David Main is a partner and Head of Pensions group at A&L Goodbody. David has 20 years' experience advising a wide range of Irish and international businesses, trustees and regulators, across state, semi-state and private sectors on all aspects of their pensions affairs and is recognised as an expert in Irish pensions law.
David has particular experience advising companies in the financial, pharma and manufacturing sectors as well as trustee boards. He advises on liability management issues, trustee governance, regulatory issues, scheme documentation, dispute resolution, pensions products, restructuring and winding-up defined benefit plans, investment, and the pensions aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
Areas of Expertise
Pensions and Incentives/Pensions Disputes & Investigations/Pensions
Market Recommendations
“David Main is an excellent lawyer. Calm, diligent, pragmatic and knows his clients very well.” (Legal 500 2026)
"David Main is a superstar.” (Chambers Europe 2026)
“David has deep technical knowledge, with excellent client service and business acumen." (Chambers Europe 2026)
“David Main - an excellent lawyer who you know is available if needed." (Legal 500 2025)
Professional activities
David qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales in 1998 and was admitted as a Solicitor in Ireland in 2004. He is a former Chairman of the Association of Pension Lawyers in Ireland.
Education
- B.Sc, University of Bristol
David Main
Partner,
Pensions
Dublin