Our Team

After obtaining a BCL Degree in University College Dublin, John qualified as a Solicitor in 1984. For many years he developed and ran a successful business as a sole practitioner before teaming up with Frank Murray in 1996 and becoming a founding member of Murray Flynn. John practices in the area of Litigation having developed and honed his experience for over 35 years. John has a particular interest and extensive experience in Personal Injury Litigation* and Garda Compensation claims*. John has worked for many Insurance Companies over the years but prefers dealing with individual people and assisting them with their legal difficulties. Outside of work John enjoys most sports, cycling and golf.

Shane studied in University College Dublin and was admitted as a Solicitor in 2007. He has extensive experience in Personal Injury Litigation*, and general and Commercial Litigation. He has a background of also working in Employment Law, Property and Probate before deciding to focus on the area of Litigation. He joined the firm in 2019 and looks to advance the cases of individuals and assist them when faced with a legal difficulty. When not working, Shane enjoys hill walking and golf.

Julie Sadlier is a Solicitor with over two decades of legal experience, both in Ireland and the UK. A graduate of University College Dublin, she trained at the Law Society of Ireland and has worked in private practice, in-house legal roles, and as a partner and consultant in a busy firm.

In recent years, Julie has focused on personal injury and general litigation, bringing a strategic and compassionate approach to every case. She also has significant experience in private client matters, corporate transactions, and advising clients in financial distress.

Julie is a keen mediator since 2010 and she has successfully resolved numerous disputes and has also participated in pro bono community and voluntary mediation. She is a member of both the Law Society of England and Wales and the Law Society of Ireland where she currently serves on the Litigation and ADR Committees.

Outside the office, Julie is a regular public speaker and media contributor, with a strong interest in wellbeing and community engagement.

Sighle qualified in 1994 and joined the firm in 1997. Sighle is a very experienced Solicitor, practising in the areas of Property Law, Residential Conveyancing, first time buyers, buy to lets, Wills, estate planning, Probate, Powers of Attorney and other private client work. Sighle is known for the practical advice and support she provides to her clients, her attention to detail, and for completing work in a highly efficient and timely manner. Sighle also has a particular interest in delivering specialist legal advice to older and vulnerable persons. Outside of the office Sighle enjoys hill walking, keeping up to date with current affairs and reading for pleasure.

Monika obtained a Master’s in Law Degree (LLM) in 2005. She has worked in a number of legal and paralegal roles in Poland (Solicitor`s Office, County Council), USA (General Consulate) and Ireland (Solicitors Offices). Monika has also significant experience in marketing. Monika joined our Firm as a Legal Executive in 2016 and since then she has been working diligently to assist a number of clients in resolving their legal issues. Monika has considerable knowledge and experience in Personal Injury Litigation*. She is a qualified and experienced Translator and Interpreter with a particular interest in legal and medical translation and interpreting. She is responsible for marketing and promotion and holds a master’s degree in Management- Digital Marketing (MSc) awarded by Dublin City University. Monika loves reading and outdoors. In her free time, she creates paintings with bee wax, natural pigments, and fire.

Paulina Borkowska joined Murray Flynn Solicitors in 2023, bringing solid experience in office administration, client support, medical translation, and court hearing coordination. She holds a Master’s degree in Quality Management with a legal component, following studies in both Krakow and Dublin.

Her strong academic background and attention to detail make her a valuable asset to the Polish Litigation Team. Paulina supports clients with professionalism, efficiency, and a clear understanding of cross-cultural legal communication.

Rastislav (also known as Rasty) started working for our Firm as an Independent Consultant in 2008 and joined our Firm in 2010. Rasty is a qualified Legal Executive and since 2015 he is a member of the Irish Institute of Legal Executives. He is also a founder and manager of Legal Support Department of Slovak Centre – Ireland. He is experienced in Employment Law, but he specialises mainly in Personal Injury Litigation*. In his free time Rasty likes playing pool, fishing and he is also involved in voluntary work for Slovak Centre Ireland and Fingal Ethnic Network.

Sona joined our team in 2013.She has achieved NFQ Level 6 in Employment Law and has been working in Murray Flynn Solicitors as a Legal Assistant. She deals with Civil Litigation, particularly Personal Injury Litigation* and has a considerable experience in assisting clients during the compensation* process. Sona likes spending her free time by knitting, gardening and community activities. Sona is also involved in voluntary work for Slovak Centre Ireland.

Bruno Borges is a Brazilian-qualified lawyer, admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB-RJ) in 2016. He has over a decade of legal experience and currently heads the Brazilian Department at Murray Flynn Solicitors, where he leads a small team assisting solicitors and clients across personal injury claims, fatal dependency claims, and workplace injury matters, alongside Portuguese translation, transcription, and client correspondence.

He also holds a Post-Graduation Diploma (Level 9) in International Business and Law from Griffith College, Ireland — completed entirely in his second language.

Outside of work, he enjoys sports such as gym, footvolley, and surf.

From 2002 to 2006 Gemma worked in Murray Flynn’s Pembroke Road Office. She started as receptionist and then worked as Frank’s secretary.  She completed a Legal Studies course and moved to the Debt Collection Department as a Legal Executive. After living for some time in the USA, Gemma returned to Dublin and worked in the area of Commercial Property for 3 years. Gemma rejoined the firm in the Fairview Office in December 2010 and immediately began working in the Litigation Department.  She has continued to work in the Litigation Department since then assisting the Partners with personal injury cases in the High Court, Circuit Court and District Court. She has dealt with a number of complex cases and enjoys the variety of cases we deal with on a daily basis. Gemma loves Music, Pilates and reading.

Ann worked as a Counter Assistant in a pharmacy for 18 years. She joined Murray Flynn in August 2018 as a Receptionist. Ann continues to enjoy the face to face interaction with our clients and members of the public. Ann’s passion is her family. She enjoys reading to relax and unwind and loves to travel.

Catherine studied at Marino College of Further Education and gained a diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies and Advanced Administration. She joined the firm in 2018 and works in the Litigation Department. Catherine assists clients predominantly in respect of Personal Injury Litigation*. When not at work Catherine enjoys catching up with friends and walking.

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