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Based on Adelphi Quay in Waterford city, we are one of the leading law firms in the southeast of Ireland. Established in 1920, we provide a full range of legal services to families and private individuals, businesses, farming and agri-business, government and public sector, charities and not for profit voluntary bodies. Our firm is built on the achievements of past and present members, none more so than its founding father, Peter O’Connor. An Olympic champion, world record holder and respected businessman, he took over the practice in 1920, and helped it grow to what it is today; a local firm with a global vision.
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Legal issues can be stressful, especially when they involve your home, family, business or future plans. We focus on giving straightforward advice that helps you feel informed rather than overwhelmed.
Our aim is to provide sound legal advice, careful representation and a service that is grounded in trust.
We have just closed the sale of our new home and we cannot recommend Paul Murran and Josipa Kovac highly enough. Their knowledge, professionalism, communication, and attention to detail were second to none, and they made the entire process effortless for us. We are incredibly grateful for their help and we would highly recommend Paul and Josipa to anyone seeking mortgage advice and support.
I highly recommend Peter O’Connor & Son. Paul Murran and Brandon Meo are both very good. They were recommended to us by multiple people who had been helped with naturalisation, buying houses, and mediation cases. We’ve also used them for a few different processes, and they are so good with communication—which is very rare here.
I worked with Melanie Ryan with a claim and was very satisfied about everything she was very nice and helpful to me got me what I was owed and definitely recommend her to anyone.
Excellent service from Peter O'Connor Solicitors. We are very grateful for their professional assistance in obtaining a Decision Making Representation Order for myself and my sisters. Paul, Libby and Melanie were knowledgeable, supportive, and made what could have been a difficult situation much easier to navigate. Their expertise in this area was evident, and we felt well-guided every step of the way.
Highly recommend their services.
I would like to sincerely thank Paul Murran of Peter O'Connor & Son Solicitors for his outstanding support throughout what could have been a very complex and stressful process. Paul helped me through the application for Decision Making Representative (DMR) and the subsequent court review one year later, with absolute professionalism and clarity.
I recently had a claim handled by Melanie Ryan and I couldn’t be happier with the service I received. From start to finish, everything was dealt with in a professional, efficient, and reassuring manner. Communication was clear throughout, and I always felt confident that my case was in capable hands. Their knowledge and attention to detail really stood out in what was uncharted territory for me and the outcome reflected their expertise.
I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a solicitor who truly knows what they’re doing.
We couldn't recommend Jeanette Culleton and her team more highly. Selling a house is rarely straightforward, but we had a particularly complex chain to navigate that could have easily fallen apart. Jeanette handled every hurdle with total professionalism and kept us calm throughout. Her attention to detail was great.
If you want a team that genuinely goes the extra mile to get the job done, look no further.
I'd like to sincerely thank Melanie Ryan from Peter O Connor and sons solicitors for all her help and support with my case. From start to finish, Melanie was professional, understanding, and always took the time to explain everything clearly. Her guidance and dedication made a stressful situation so much easier to manage, and I truly appreciate her kindness and expertise.
Both Paul and Libby Walsh were exceptionally professional, approachable and reassuring at every stage. They handled all aspects of the process so efficiently that my only responsibility was to attend on the court dates. Paul's preparation and attention to detail were evident and it was particularly reassuring to hear the presiding Judge compliment Paul for consistently presenting his cases in such a comprehensive manner.
I could not have asked for a better representation and would highly recommend Paul Murran and the team at Peter O'Connor & Sons Solicitors.
Paul Murran & Jospia Kovac at Peter O'Connor & Son come with myself & my partners highest recommendation. We recently closed on the sale of our new home and the support and expertise from both Paul & Jospia made us feel valued and always informed during the entire process.
Excellent service! Very quick, not expensive, very professional but nice and accommodating!
100% recommend Paul Murran Notary!”
I'm very happy with the service provided by Melanie. Melanie was so helpful, friendly which made communication so easy. She made sure the outcome suit what I needed with no stress.
Highly recommended!
I was searching for a lawyer to help extend my residence permit and most immigration lawyers were based in Cork. Since I live in Waterford, I wanted to work with a local lawyer. I had the opportunity to meet Melanie Ryan, who holds a diploma in Immigration and Asylum Law and is based in Waterford. During our first consultation, she listened carefully, asked the right questions and clearly explained the steps needed. She is incredibly smart, detail-oriented and efficient.
Thanks to her efforts, my residence permit was successfully extended. I highly recommend Melanie and her expertise!
The guys at Peter O'Connor & Sons gave me such great advice for my very tricky situation. Champions!
I engaged the services of Peter O'Connor & Sons Solicitors for the application of Decision Representative on behalf of my Father.
Paul Murran was my acting Solicitor who made a relatively new and complicated process seem so easy. Paul was a gentleman and was so efficient in getting the court order over the line. He put me at ease in the court room and with the efficiency in his submission of paperwork, the Judge sanctioned the application very quickly.
Thanks to Paul and Libby for all your help and for seeing me through this process.
We decided to move to Ireland and were unsure about how to go about it. Our two best friends already live in Ireland, and when talking with them, they recommended Peter O’Connor & Son LLP. We contacted Peter O’Connor and spoke with Melanie Ryan, and that was a positive move.
Melanie Ryan has been really helpful.
I couldn't have done my naturalisation without her.
She is very swift to follow up with my enquiries.
I will recommend her.
I want to express my gratitude to Melanie Ryan and Peter O’Connor & Son Solicitors for their outstanding support during my residence permit extension process. Melanie handled my case with great professionalism, ensuring that everything was done thoroughly and efficiently. Her dedication and expertise made the process smooth and successful.
I also appreciate the support from the entire team—they were helpful every step of the way. Congratulations on your success, and thank you again!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Peter O’Connor & Son. Melanie Ryan was our solicitor, and she was on top of everything from the start. She guided us step by step on the road to our lifelong dream, and when I felt discouraged, she reassured me and showed me that it was going to be fine. Of course, they could not guarantee our approval, but Melanie worked hard to make it happen for us.
Good experience in relation to Wills.
A big thank you to Peter O Connor and Sons Solicitors for their excellent service and for having such a supportive and efficient team.I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal assistance.
Very friendly and professional company.
Dealt with my issue thoroughly and without prejudice.
Would highly recommend.
Peter O’Connor & Son, along with Melanie Ryan, helped us tremendously. They assisted in finding an accountant to certify our accounts for the Irish government and took most of the stress off our move. Melanie guided us through the paperwork, and while we expected approval to take 4 to 6 months, it was done in just 10 days! Once we move, their firm will also help us with purchasing a home and other legal matters.
If you're looking to move to Ireland and need professional help at a reasonable rate, I highly recommend Peter O’Connor & Son and Melanie Ryan. You will not be disappointed!
Excellent experience here again. Jeanette was so efficient and professional.
She made the whole process stress-free.
Couldn't recommend Peter O’Connor & Son highly enough.
An efficient and friendly experience.
We are really pleased with how our first home purchase in Ireland went from start to finish,
thanks to Paul Murran who we highly recommend.
Heureusement Monsieur Murran parle le français! Il m'as faciliter la procédure d'acheter une maison en Irlande. Merci beaucoup!
Translation: Fortunately, Monsieur Murran speaks French! He made it easier for me to buy a house in Ireland. Thank you very much!
Quick appointment and handled excellently within covid restrictions, friendly staff.
We recently purchased our first home and we recommended using Paul Murran as our solicitor. I now see why people talk so highly of him as from start to finish he took all the stress away and made us feel at ease throughout the process. To say Paul and his firm were professional would be an understatement, they were fast, diligent, and very responsive which for first-time buyers was what we really needed. I would highly recommend Paul and his firm to anyone and they are a firm our family will use for any future endeavors.
I’m very happy with the service provide by Melanie Ryan at Peter O’Connor & Son Solicitors. Melanie was so helpful, friendly which made communication so easy. They made sure the outcome suit what I needed with no stress through the process. Highly recommended.
Paul Murran is our solicitor and we can’t say enough nice things about him. He made the purchase of our house a calm and organized experience through his professionalism and excellent communication. He is always on hand and happy to advise around any personal matters we might need legal advice around. He is approachable, reliable, and honest. Would highly recommend!
I have been dealing with Paul Murran from this firm for the past few months while purchasing my first home. Paul has been so helpful, courteous, and reassuring at all stages. He is extremely knowledgeable about the housing process and has always made himself readily available to answer questions or ease any concerns. I am so happy with the level of service received and happily recommend Paul and the firm to anyone who is looking for a solicitor.
I made a correct decision of going to this firm for my immigration query/issue that has not been solved for more than 9 months. I was contacted within a day of business day after sending contact form located in the website, and face-to-face meeting was scheduled immediately afterwards.
It really feels like a seemingly immovable obstacle has been lifted effortlessly by Ms. Ryan and I am glad that I chose this firm to handle my immigration query. I would definitely recommend others to use this service for any immigration query.
We are very grateful to Peter O’Connor & Son and their staff for their professional support and advice from the very start of our journey here at GIY. They have looked after all of our legal needs, everything from commercial to employment law advice. They are always available and easy to talk to. We are delighted to be partnered and work with a local business whose core principles and values reflect our own.
We recently purchased a cottage in Waterford as foreigners intending to move to Ireland. We were recommended to contact Paul Murran as our solicitor by a friend and we are very happy with the choice. He helped us navigate the paperwork with ease and comfort, and was very diligent and quick with communication. He had a very warm and personal approach. We would have never been able to do this without his care and attention, he really went the extra mile.
Thanks so much, Paul!
I contacted Paul via email following some Google searches with a query regarding Will making in the area of ID, he phoned me back to provide in-depth information and guidance on how to proceed and very kindly gave me his time in a friendly and empathetic manner.
Excellent experience here again. Jeanette was so efficient and professional.
She made the whole process stress-free.
Couldn't recommend Peter O’Connor & Son highly enough.
Really professional service they really look after your interests here and fight really hard for their client.
Thankfully they were the ones on my side
I would highly recommend Paul Murran that we dealt with. Highly professional and approachable. Paul is extremely efficient and provided help and support during the property purchase. Paul helped us to finish the purchase quickly and kept up to date during every stage. If any time we had a concern or question, the response was always very quick and clear. Excellent service in all regards.
I got in an accident some months back & after agreeing with the person at fault to get their mechanic to fix the car when the police arrived, they backed out & lied that we agreed to fit it ourselves some days later.
I called into this firm seeking for help on what to do as I had no experience prior to this case, they were very welcoming from the get go!. A big thank you to Melanie who handled my case!. She was so down to earth & professional, she took my details & always kept in touch when ever there was an update & helped me with several documents I won’t have had an idea about.
Again! To anyone looking for a solicitor of any kind I most definitely recommend you all. Big shout out to Melanie once again great working with you.
This is a very professional and experienced firm of Solicitors. At all times I have found Paul Murran to be thorough and knowledgeable and helpful. 5 Star excellence.
Had numerous dealings with Jeanette in Peter O'Connor and Sons and one very recently. Each time, I found her very professional and helpful and extremely easy to work with. Nothing was too much trouble. She makes processes seem very easy. Would highly recommend.
I had the pleasure of working with Paul Murran at Peter O'Connor and Sons solicitors for my first home purchase as a first-time buyer. Paul's expertise, professionalism, and unwavering support were absolutely outstanding. He made the entire process much less intimidating and far more manageable.
Paul's guidance and attention to detail were invaluable throughout the transaction. I couldn't have asked for a better solicitor to navigate this journey with. I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone in need of legal assistance. Paul and the entire team are true professionals, and I'm truly thankful for the exceptional help they provided.
Popped in today for an appointment, the staff were very kind and helpful. Mrs. Melanie especially took the time to find some answers for me and helped me out with my questions even though it was my first time there, no appointment. She really wanted to help, I really appreciate it. Great service, I highly recommend.
I would highly recommend Paul Murran. I have sent email in the evening and received the phone call from Paul already next day. He is highly professional and helpful.
We had the pleasure to have Paul Murran as our solicitor for our mortgage process. We highly recommend him as a professional and as a person. Very easy to deal with and he always responded to our enquiries. We cannot thank him enough as well as his colleagues. Thank you so much to Peter O'Connor & Son LLP Solicitors & Notaries. If you are in Waterford and you need a solicitor, do not hesitate to contact them. They also work with immigration processes.
I recently had dealings regarding the Probate of a Will with this firm. Our contact there was Rosemary Quinn, who I must say was a wealth of knowledge on the subject. Her insight and expertise was second to none, which made the whole process so much easier. I will definitely be using Peter O'Connor & Son again. Thank you all.
Professional and friendly, had no issues in form verification, highly recommended,
Highly recommend Paul Murran. Professional and helpful advice.
Provided good knowledge and understanding to my queries.
Extremely happy with this service.
When dealing with legal matters, it is natural to have questions. Whether you are planning, managing a family situation, buying or selling property, or navigating a legal process for the first time, having clear and reliable information is important.
We have created this FAQ section to answer some of the most common questions we receive from clients across Waterford and the wider south-east. The information below is intended to provide straightforward guidance on areas including conveyancing, wills and probate, enduring powers of attorney, decision making representation, notary public services and general legal procedures.
View frequently asked questionsIf you would like to contact us, call us on 051-874-909 or email us at info@poc.ie, alternatively you can complete the contact form on our contact page by clicking on the link below.
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