Ciarán MaguirePartner
Ciarán joined the firm in April 2023 as a partner in the litigation and disputes resolution team following the merger of Reddy Charlton and Simon McAleese Solicitors LLP.
Ciarán has particular expertise in all aspects of media law including defamation, privacy, contempt of court, intellectual property, and data protection. He provides production and pre-publication advice to a host of newspaper titles, independent production companies, podcasts and international television networks.
Ciarán also represents clients involved in broader civil litigation including commercial, property, and employment disputes as well as professional negligence and probate litigation.
Some of Ciarán’s recent work highlights include:
- Advising the Irish producer on the production and financing arrangements for “LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland” hosted by Graham Norton for worldwide broadcast on Amazon Prime.
- Acting for the Irish co-producer on a range of US television series recorded in Ireland for the Fox network including “Beat Shazam” hosted by Jamie Foxx / Nick Cannon, “Name That Tune” hosted by Jane Krakowski and Randy Jackson, and “Next Level Chef” hosted by Gordon Ramsay.
- Providing pre-publication advice and litigation services to News Group UK & Ireland’s operations including The Irish Sun, The Sunday Times Ireland, and Wireless Ireland (owners of radio stations including FM104, Dublin’s Q102, LMFM, Cork’s 96FM, and Live 95).
- Plaintiff litigation on a number of significant personal injury, probate, and medical negligence claims. Representing a property investment company in the arbitration of a professional negligence claim against a leading estate agency.
- Legal guidance on the BAFTA and Royal Television Society award-winning documentary “The Missing Children” examining the story of the infamous Mother & Baby Home in Tuam, Co. Galway.
- Negotiating the terms of various exclusive licence agreements to secure some of Ireland’s largest stages and studio facilities for the establishment of hubs for international television formats.
- Production lawyer for many of Ireland’s most popular television series including “Ireland’s Fittest Family”, “Cheap Irish Homes”, “Keys to my Life”, “Operation Transformation”, “Help Me Buy A Home”, “Great House Revival”, “Davy’s Toughest Team”, “My Bungalow Bliss”, “Marú inár Measc” and “Misneach”.
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Contact: cmaguire@reddycharlton.ie