Muiris Lyons
Mediator and sports lawyer
Resolving Disputes with Expertise and Integrity
- He is fantastic and at the top of his game.
- …exceptional charm, intelligence and unparalleled knowledge of the industry
- Commands respect amongst all his peers
- …delightful to deal with
- …respected by claimants and defendants alike.
- An excellent mediator
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What They Say
Former chair of the IMI
“He is an excellent mediator“
Legal 500
He has “…exceptional charm, intelligence and unparalleled knowledge of the industry”
Chambers and Partners
“He is fantastic and at the top of his game.“
Legal 500
“Commands respect amongst all his peers“
Chambers and Partners
“Muiris Lyons is one of the doyens of clinical negligence, has his finger on the pulse for all the trends and developments … so his knowledge is second to none. He is delightful to deal with, respected by claimants and defendants alike.“
Legal 500
“He is recognised throughout the UK and abroad as one of the leading figures…“
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