Judge criticises leading lawyer over conduct

A LEADING solicitor and the head of one of Dublin’s biggest law firms who acted for Denis O’Brien has been sharply criticised by the Moriarty Report over his conduct during the inquiry.

Tribunal chairman Mr Justice Michael Moriarty said information conveyed by the managing partner of LK Shields, Hugh Garvey, as being true and accurate but which was actually at variance with the facts, had caused the tribunal “needless difficulties, lengthy delays and significant expense”.

Mr Justice Moriarty said it was extremely difficult to accept that Mr Garvey overlooked or failed to appreciate the significance of contradictory information in his possession.