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What we do
We are a team of solicitors and support staff who provide in-house legal services to Schools, Colleges and Central Services across UCC in support of it's strategic and operational goals.
Some examples of the work we do:
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal documentation required to support the research, academic and commercial activities of UCC;
- Provide clear and concise explanations of legal issues to UCC staff at all levels on matters such as:
- contract law
- intellectual property
- property matters
- company law
- legal issues arising in student appeals, fitness to study etc.
- regulatory and compliance matters
- dispute resolution and litigation
- Support and advise the Office of the Vice President for Research & Innovation and Tyndall National Institute in the management of agreements pertaining to research and technology transfer projects and on compliance with State Aid, competition and other applicable laws;
- Input in development and review of policies and procedures in accordance with UCC’s Policy Framework;
In-house Legal Team
We are a team of solicitors and support staff who provide in-house legal services to Schools, Colleges and Central Services across UCC in support of it's strategic and operational goals.
Involving us early in a project helps identify potential legal issues and find workable solutions. We aim to protect the interests of the UCC community and manage potential legal risks to it, particularly given the increasingly common occurrence of litigation.
We are happy to engage and provide information sessions and legal services to your area, tailored to meet your needs.
Staff Details
Title | Name | Works With | Contact Telephone | Contact Email |
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Head of Legal Services/ University Solicitor | Audrey Huggard |
|
021 490 3579 021 490 2351 |
Audrey.huggard@ucc.ie |
PA to Head of Legal | Sharon Harrington |
|
021 490 2351 |
s.harrington@ucc.ie |
University Solicitor | Christine Alcorn |
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Mon-Tues 021 420 5883 Wed-Thurs 021 490 1880 |
c.alcorn@ucc.ie |
University Solicitor | Jonathan Hurley |
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021 490 2350 | Jonathan.hurley@ucc.ie |
University Solicitor | Paddy Martin |
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Mon & Tues OCLA 021 490 1880 Weds OVPRI 021 490 3876 Thurs & Fri Tyndall 021 234 6839 |
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University Solicitor | Ann Clarke Waterman |
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Mon & Fri OCLA 021 490 3380 Tues & Thurs Medicine and Health 021 490 5666 |
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University Solicitor | Tara Woulfe |
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Mon & Tues & Thurs 021 234 6715 Wed 021 490 3380
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If you are unsure who you should contact please complete the Legal Affairs Briefing Document and email it to audrey.huggard@ucc.ie