Norman is a Partner in our Dispute Resolution and Litigation Department in Dublin. He advises on commercial disputes, regulatory matters and insolvency/restructuring matters.
Norman has nearly 30 years experience as a commercial litigator and handles some of the most complex large-scale commercial litigation conducted by the firm. He acts for many large corporate clients and public bodies in contract, shareholder, governance, procurement, financial services and pensions disputes. He has advised on the conduct of regulatory and internal investigations.
Norman also advises professionals including Accountants in handling claims and professional discipline matters. He also has in-depth knowledge and expertise in restructuring and insolvency and has acted in several high profile international restructurings. Norman has been a recommended individual in Dispute Resolution and in Insolvency and Restructuring in Chambers Global and Legal 500 since 2006.
Norman's recent experience includes advising:
- Big 4 accounting firm in large auditor negligence claim in the Commercal Court
- Investigations for high profile manufacturer of building insulation products and household name food producer
- Chapter 11/examinership of Weatherford plc (advising Citi Group)
- The Insolvency Service of Ireland and the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman in regulatory and contentious matters
- Persona Digital in large misfeasance/corruption claim arising out of mobile phone license competition
- Financial institutions in multi million recovery actions
- Insurance and financial services litigation in respect of tracker mortgages and business interruption
- Fitness and Probity and ASP investigations by Central Bank of Ireland
Norman Fitzgerald is "very experienced, solid, calm and reassuring" - Chambers Europe
"He is experienced and offers calm and assured advice" - Chambers Europe
"very personable, approachable and has a good knack for striking up relationships with people." - Chambers Europe
Norman Fitzgerald has "very strong technical knowledge, is very calm and understands our business" - Chambers Global
Norman Fitzgerald is "praised for his expertise in complex receivership and liquidation mandates." - Chambers Europe
"He is proactive, responsive and easy to deal with. His technical analysis is also very strong and his advice is conveyed in a clear and accessible manner." - Chambers Europe
"an experienced litigator with strong negotiation skills, who can provide balanced, commercially focused advice" - Chambers Global
"a great litigator with real tenacity." - Chambers Europe
“He works closely with us so that we can see the full picture and achieve our commercial aims. He is practical and great on the detail.” - Chambers Global
“consistently efficient in responding to queries and very strong on strategy” - Chambers Europe
Norman Fitzgerald is "personable and calm" - Legal 500
‘Norman Fitzgerald is calm and controlled, highly technical, commercial and persuasive, and is always available.' - Legal 500
Ranked in Chambers Global 2019
Ranked in Chambers Europe 2020, 2021
Legal 500 EMEA-Leading Individual-2021
Norman is an accredited Mediator (CEDR). He is a lecturer on the Law Society Diploma in Commercial Litigation. He is a member of Insol Europe, Restructuring and Insolvency Ireland and the Commercial Litigation Association of Ireland.
BCL Degree, UCD (1989); Admitted as Solicitor (1993)