Managing Partner

Nat Lacy is Managing Partner of Nathaniel Lacy LLP, with over 15 years’ experience in insurance defence litigation, acting for insurance companies, local authorities and self-insured corporate entities. His expertise includes public liability, employers’ liability, road traffic and commercial claims.

PARTNER

Jill combines a core employers’ and public liability practice with large-loss recovery litigation, pursuing significant insured losses for commercial insurers across all court jurisdictions.

PARTNER AND DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

Donna specialises in the defence of suspected fraudulent and exaggerated claims for leading motor, public and employers’ liability insurers, defending actions at all court levels.

CHAIRPERSON & CONSULTANT

John B. Lacy qualified as a solicitor in 1965 and led Nathaniel Lacy LLP for 42 years. A former Coroner for County Meath and Chairman of Mental Health Tribunals, he continues to contribute his extensive legal experience to the firm as a Consultant.

PARTNER

Mel acts for leading insurers in road traffic, employers’ and public liability and defamation claims, including high-profile cases applying the Personal Injuries Guidelines.

PARTNER

Part of the Dispute Resolution team, Louise defends fraudulent and exaggerated claims and designs fraud-prevention strategies and training for major insurers across the sector.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR

A solicitor and Registered General Nurse, Thea advises on residential and commercial property, wills and probate, and brings her clinical background to medical negligence litigation.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR

Rachel handles complex insurance litigation, including large-loss, multi-party and coverage disputes, for insurers, local authorities and State bodies, with strong alternative dispute resolution experience.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR

Practising in defence litigation since 2002 and a former partner, Aine is a qualified mediator handling personal injury, medical negligence and local-authority claims across all courts.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR

A dual-qualified solicitor and CEDR mediator, Deirdre defends defamation and data breach claims alongside the core insurance caseload for multinational insurers, self-insured bodies and State entities.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR

Lisa specialises in defending suspected fraudulent and exaggerated claims, acting in matters dismissed before the courts and helping insurer clients develop anti-fraud strategies.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR

After ten years in-house with leading insurers, Peig brings a client-side perspective to personal injury defence litigation, advising insurers across the District, Circuit and High Courts.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR

With 18 years’ experience, Audrey focuses on the defence of suspected fraudulent and exaggerated claims, acting for insurers in road traffic, employers’ and public liability matters.

SENIOR LEGAL EXECUTIVE

A Senior Legal Executive, Karen manages the firm’s third party recoveries and defence pre-litigation teams, running recovery and personal injury files for insurer clients.

SENIOR LEGAL EXECUTIVE

Sinead joined Nathaniel Lacy LLP in 2026 and has over 20 years of experience in the legal sector, with extensive experience in employers’ liability and personal injury claims.

HEAD OF IT AND INNOVATION

Head of Information, Technology and Innovation, Sharon leads the firm’s technology strategy, spanning IT operations, cybersecurity, data protection, cloud services and business continuity.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Financial Controller with more than 34 years in legal accounts, Kathleen oversees the firm’s accounting and its compliance with Law Society requirements and regulations.

HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Head of Human Resources and a qualified ACCA accountant, Yvonne leads the firm’s people function, focusing on staff development and workplace culture.