Peter Bredin

Partner and Head of Commercial Litigation

Dublin

Commercial Litigation

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Peter Bredin

Peter Bredin is a Partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team and Head of Commercial Litigation.

Peter is a commercial litigation lawyer specialising in disputes arising from financial services, business relations, professional duties and insurance. He also advises on inquiries and investigations. Peter has extensive experience advising clients in mediation, arbitration and formal court proceedings.

He is the current chair of the Cross Border Disputes and Compliance Committee of DRI, a member of the International Bar Association (IBA) and Commercial Litigation Association of Ireland.

Peter Bredin is a Partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team and Head of Commercial Litigation.

Peter is a commercial litigation lawyer specialising in disputes arising from financial services, business relations, professional duties and insurance. He also advises on inquiries and investigations. Peter has extensive experience advising clients in mediation, arbitration and formal court proceedings.

He is the current chair of the Cross Border Disputes and Compliance Committee of DRI, a member of the International Bar Association (IBA) and Commercial Litigation Association of Ireland.

Relevant Experience

Representing "all risks" insurers in the defence of Commercial Court proceedings brought by aircraft leasing companies arising from alleged loss of assets in Russia

Acting for witnesses at the Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation)

Advising insurers in relation to a range of coverage matters including business interruption in the context of Covid-19

Obtaining recognition in Ireland of a $400 million judgment of the Courts of New York against a Dutch defendant, and in securing pre-judgment and post-judgment injunctive relief including the appointment of a receiver over shares in an Irish company

Acting for a vehicle manufacturer in the defence of a substantial claim relating to the supply of components used in a fleet of emergency vehicles

Acting for a US-based individual in a challenge to the provision of evidence in Ireland for criminal proceedings in Italy pursuant to a request for mutual legal assistance

Assisting US-based clients in obtaining evidence in Ireland under the Foreign Tribunals Evidence Act 1856

Testimonials

Peter Bredin is practical, experienced and level-headed.

Chambers Global

Testimonials

He is available for follow up questions and is happy to explain the advice to others within the business.

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Global

Testimonials

Peter Bredin is practical, experienced and level-headed.

Chambers

Global

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Peter Bredin is a superb lawyer.

Chambers

Europe

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Peter Bredin is highly recognised for providing optimum solutions based on his vast legal knowledge and experience.

Chambers

Europe

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Peter Bredin is very approachable and extremely knowledgeable. We felt that Peter went out of his way to help us.

Legal 500

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Peter Bredin spent a lot of time walking through the timelines and likely costs – which is hugely important before any warranty claim which can take a long time to resolve. Obviously, he gave sage advice on the value of our claim also.

Legal 500

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