Government Legislative Priorities for Autumn 2026
Key legislative developments in the Government's Autumn 2026 Legislation Programme.
Laura represents both domestic and international corporates and high net worth individuals in complex multi-jurisdictional disputes and investigations. Laura has unique expertise in relation to sanctions and has made applications to the Irish High Court and both OFAC and EU competent authorities for relevant derogations.
In addition to her commercial work Laura has extensive experience acting for Regulators and public bodies in judicial review proceedings, statutory appeals and enforcement matters. Laura is an expert on lobbying and advising clients on reporting obligations arising from lobbying.
Laura is a member of the Irish chapter of the Womens White Collar Defense Association and regularly presents on litigation matters.
Laura recent significant cases include
- acting for Dmitry Mazepin and others in proceedings alleging corporate raiding with a value of over 2 billion. This has involved a successful application to challenge the jurisdiction of the Irish Courts and the defence of an anti-enforcement injunction to stop the Defendants enforcing a judgment and the defence of contempt proceedings.
- lead advisor to Coimisiún na Meán, the Office of the Online Safety Commissioner managing multiple judicial reviews brought by X, Elon Musk, Bytedance and Reddit challenging An Coimisiún’s designation and enforcement decisions
- acting for Donegal County Council in the defence of more than 1,300 sets of proceedings arising from the supply and use of allegedly defective concrete products in the construction of privately-owned properties. The Plaintiffs’ overarching claim is that effected products, produced and sold by an unrelated third party, were put into circulation due to negligence, breach of duty (including statutory duty) and breach of contract on the part of the Defendants. Several sets of pathfinder proceedings are currently before the Commercial Court.
- Lead adviser to Kilsaran Concrete in the defence of High Court proceedings for alleged breaches of competition law in respect of price fixing, in particular collusive tendering and abuse of a collective dominant position.
- Acting for an executive of a multinational tech company in global bankruptcy proceedings.
- Advising an international logistics company in relation to an investigation into the company arising from allegations of fraud and related proceedings against the sellers for breach of warranty
- representing a Norwegian Cruise Ship Company Havila Kystruten in seeking enforcement and recognition of Orders of the High Court of England & Wales to release security held by a sanctioned entity in two cruise vessels and making a successful application to the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) for a Licence to release the security.
2026 Legal 500 EMEA
"Paul Convery, Garrett Breen and Laura Murdock know how to guide their clients around complex issues and in crises. They bring experience, expertise, strategic-thinking and pragmatism to help their clients at every step of a complex white collar issue."
2024 Legal 500 EMEA
"Laura Murdock is very personable to deal with and is a key advisor to us on all matters regarding disputes. She is keen to assist, being responsive where we have tight deadlines. She is a pleasure to work with and remains upbeat at all times."
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Investigations: Fairness Procedures and Natural Justice
High Court sets aside Central Bank prohibition notice
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High Court Clarifies Law on Dismissal of Cases for Delay
The High Court has clarified the law on dismissal of claims for want of prosecution and/or delay
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Irish Court Applies “Unambiguous Impropriety” Exception to Privileged Correspondence
High Court admits correspondence into evidence, finding implicit threat overrides "without prejudice" privilege in litigation.
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High Court Applies Kirwan v Connors Reformulated Test in Delay Cases
Recent High Court rulings apply the Supreme Court’s refined Kirwan v Connors test, offering new guidance on dismissals for delay in litigation.
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High Court Finds that 9% Surcharge Interest Rate Offends the Rule Against Penalty Clauses
High Court reaffirms that surcharge interest rates that are 'extravagant and unconscionable' and not commercially justifiable are not legally enfor...
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Ulster Bank Successfully Appeals FSPO Decision on Tracker Mortgages
Ulster Bank was successful in appealing a High Court judgment which upheld a decision of the Financial Ombudsman relating to tracker mortgages.
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Second Phase of Legislation Amending Lobbying Act Now In Force
New administrative sanctions come into force concluding the amendments to the Lobbying Act 2015.
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Application was Indirect Attempt to Enforce Foreign Revenue Debt
The Revenue Rule was successfully invoked when a liquidator sought to indirectly enforce a foreign revenue debt.
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Further Evidence Required in forum non conveniens Application
Interests of justice dictate that further evidence should be adduced in respect of a forum non conveniens application.