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Joe Kelly - Dublin
Joe Kelly,

Joe Kelly

Partner, Disputes & Investigations

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Joe Kelly is a Partner in A&L Goodbody's Disputes & Investigations group. He has developed a strong litigation practice in the Commercial Court and co-leads the Fraud & White Collar Crime Group. He advises clients involved in regulatory investigations and/or prosecutions brought in the criminal courts. He is a lead adviser to financial institutions and automobile companies in relation to recent high profile investigations in Ireland. In addition, Joe co- heads A&L Goodbody's boutique Gaming and Betting practice.

Areas of Expertise
White Collar Crime/Betting, Gaming & Licensing/Arbitration - International & Domestic/Financial Services Litigation/Tribunals of Inquiry/Corporate Crises /Disputes/Investigations
Experience Advising:
  • Motor vehicle companies in dealing with an investigation into emissions and related litigation.
  • International technology companies in dealing with regulatory investigations.
  • PTSB in advising and assisting with its response to regulators and dealing with litigation arising from an investigation into mortgage lending.
  • Finance company caught up in lending under investigation by the Criminal Assets Bureau.
  • A leading charity in dealing with a cross jurisdictional regulatory investigation including the U.S., the U.K., Turkey and Syria and involving the Office of the Inspector General (OIC) in Washington.
  • A major European bank in responding to a cross border money laundering investigation.
  • A leading pharmaceutical company under investigation by the Health Products Regulatory Agency (HPRA) and advising in relation to interviews under caution.
  • Both domestic and international corporations under investigation by the revenue authorities and working with other law firms and forensic accountants in Ireland, France and the USA in managing issues arising.
  • Companies and executives in relation to “dawn raids” on their premises and to the homes of executives, in connection with regulatory and other investigations.
  • Clients under investigation by the FBI, the FDA and the US Department of Justice, and working with US and other overseas lawyers in such investigations.
  • On the renewal of approximately 25 online bookmaker and betting intermediary licences pursuant to the Betting (Amendment) Act 2015.
Market Recommendations

"Joe is a consummate professional who is very solid and calm." (Chambers Global 2025)

Recognised as a 'Senior Statesperson' (Chambers Europe 2024)

Joe has been recognised as a Thought Leader for Investigations (Who's Who Legal 2020)

"Global Elite Thought Leader 2020" – Entertainment. (Who's Who Legal)

Professional activities

Joe is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Irish Branch, and is a practicing Arbitrator. He is a founder member of the Irish Commercial Mediation Association and is a practicing Mediator, having been involved in approximately 50 Mediations to date. Joe is a former chairman of the Law Society's Arbitration and Mediation Committee and a former member of the Law Society Criminal Law Committee. He is also on the Law Society of Ireland Panel of Mediators. Joe is a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law, one of the leading international organisations in the Betting & Gaming industry.

Education
  • CEDR qualified mediator
  • Qualified Arbitrator, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
  • LLM, University College Dublin
  • Solicitor, Law Society of Ireland
  • Dip. EU Law, University College Dublin
  • LLB, NUI Galway
  • BA, NUI Galway
Joe Kelly - Dublin

Joe Kelly

Partner, Disputes & Investigations
Dublin

t:
+353 1 649 2429
e:
jkelly@algoodbody.com
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