The demand for the ruthless lawyer:

People want to have a rottweiler on their side because they know that person will fight their particular case to the end.

Knock Airport as a confidence-building asset:

Business is built on confidence. If there is confidence there, business thrives and community thrives.

Deciding to be a third-generation lawyer:

I was born, bred and reared into a legal family. I knew what was involved though I did not know much law.

On the number of solicitors reaching an all-time high of 7,000:

The Celtic Tiger and business are absorbing the solicitors' profession in particular.

On company law:

There is a need to consolidate and update company law in general and commercial law in particular, so that there is a certainty for businesses of what the rules are and what the parameters are in which they can operate.

The job:

I really do not find it hard going. I would say I am a fairly organised individual and I enjoy my business and lifestyle.

The demand for a fast, efficient service:

Business wants to know how quickly can it be done and how much will it cost.