Meet Our Team

Qualified as a Solicitor in February 1997 and has obtained a Degree in politics and history. He pursued a career as an amateur jockey for a number of years before turning his attention solely to law. Andrew is Secretary of the Irish Jockeys Association and practises in all aspects of law but has particular expertise in the area of the Racing and Equestrian Industries and also the analysis of the rules of various sporting bodies including the Irish Sports Council, the Turf Club, the GAA, the Irish Athletics Association, The Football Association of Ireland and the Show Jumping Association of Ireland. Andrew also advises clients in relation to agricultural and commercial property transactions and the relevant tax implications in relation to same. Andrew practices in the area of commercial and civil and criminal litigation. He also advises in relation to estate planning and family law.

Andrew holds a number of Board and Trustee positions particularly in relation to advising in the area of jockey welfare, education and financial support.

Andrew can be contacted at acoonan@coonancawley.ie or phone 045 899571.

Qualified as a practising solicitor in February 1997. She has a degree in Economics and Politics and a masters Degree in Economics. She was a member of the lecturing department of Economics in UCD for a two year period and uses her experience from this job in her legal practice. Susanna is a partner in the firm and practises in the area of private clients and commercial law. She also focuses on the provision of a wide range of services including financial, tax and estate planning including wills, administration of estates, conveyancing both commercial and private, agricultural property, commercial law, company law and family law.

Susanna holds a number of positions as Trustee and Director on boards including the Board of Timoney Leadership Institute, a charity promoting effective, ethical leadership in business and industry.

Susanna can be contacted at scawley@coonancawley.ie or phone 045 899571.

Qualified as a practising Solicitor in February 2007. She obtained a Degree in Law and Business and is a Certified Insurance Practitioner having obtained a Diploma in Insurance Law.

Karen is an Assistant Solicitor in the firm and practises in the area of civil litigation and probate. Karen has extensive experience in both Plaintiff and Defence personal injury litigation, working in house for a leading insurance Company for a number of years.

Karen can be contacted at karen@coonancawley.ie or 045 899571.

Joan Fagan qualified as a solicitor in 1991. Joan worked in the area of commercial conveyancing for several years and then took a break from the legal world to dedicate her time to her family.

We are lucky enough to have Joan back in the workplace and having recently completed a Diploma in Family Law Mediation and Commercial Property. She brings with her a wealth of experience.

Joan is an expert in all aspects of Conveyancing and also practises in the area of Probate. Joan volunteers with the Legal Aid Board in addition to her busy work-life balance.

Joan can be contacted at jfagan@coonancawley.ie or on 045 899571

Qualified from Dublin Business school in 2001, Francis has a BA (Hons) in Business Management and also holds ACCA qualifications. He is the Office Manager in the firm responsible for the Finance & Accounts, Compliance, Banking, Recruitment & HR, Jockeys Association work together with IT Administration.

Francis can be contacted at fcoonan@coonancawley.ie or 045 899571.

Rachel has worked in Coonan Cawley since 2013 and previous to that worked in another Legal practise in Naas for 11 years and was also employed, in-house, in a semi state company. Rachel completed a Diploma in Legal Studies in 2007.

Rachel works mainly in the areas of charity law, conveyancing both commercial and private and company law.

Rachel can be contacted on rrouse@coonancawley.ie or 045 899571.

Sonia is a native of Naas and has worked in Coonan Cawley since 2017, having obtained her LL.B. Bachelor of Laws degree in Waterford Institute of Technology.

Sonia began her legal career as a Paralegal Officer in the Technology Transfer Office based in Ireland’s leading University, Trinity College Dublin. Within this position, Sonia focused on drafting and reviewing agreements and contracts with various third party companies, with a particular focus on Intellectual Property law.

Sonia has worked predominantly in the areas of Charity law, Conveyancing both commercial and private, Company law, Licensing and Landlord and Tenant law.

Sonia can be contacted on slo@coonancawley.ie or 045 899571.

Pamela has worked in Coonan Cawley since November 2016. Her background is Human Resources and she worked for over 10 years in the IFSC in Dublin.

Pamela is CIPD qualified and studied at the National College of Ireland. Pamela works mainly in the area of litigation.

Pamela can be contacted on pmcfadden@coonancawley.ie or 045 899571.

Danielle joined Coonan Cawley as a Legal Executive in August of 2019 having come from a busy legal practice in Dublin where she had worked for 11 years.

Danielle obtained a Diploma in Legal Studies from Independent Colleges Dublin in 2010 and works predominantly in the areas of Conveyancing, both commercial and private with particular assistance to Susanna Cawley.

Danielle can be contacted on dmoran@coonancawley.ie or on 045 899571

Ger has worked in the area of managing legal documentation previously for Arthur E. McMahon Solicitors and now for Coonan Cawley for in excess of 35 years. Ger’s incredible organisational skills assist in the management of the life cycle of every file in the office and provides Coonan Cawley with the necessary information to comply with Data Regulation whilst at the same time keeping our loyal client base and their documentation in good order.

Ger can be contacted at gcash@coonancawley.ie or at 045 899571

Maura gained several years of experience with local firms in a secretarial capacity and formerly spent several years in London gaining valuable and extensive legal experience within the Royal Courts of Justice and Courts of Protection.

Maura’s quiet and efficient approach to “keeping the show on the road” is of great assistance to all the team at Coonan Cawley.

Maura can be contacted on office@coonancawley.ie or on 045 899571

Millie practices in our Litigation Department specialising in personal injuries in conjunction with Andrew Coonan, Partner and Karen Barker, Assistant Solicitor. Millie joined Coonan Cawley in September 2018. She has over 20 years experience working in the legal profession. Millie holds a Diploma in Legal Studies from Dublin Institute of Technology.

Millie can be contacted at mcarr@coonancawley.ie or 045 899 571.

Kate joined Coonan Cawley as a PA/Legal Executive in September, 2020, having come from a legal practice in Cork where she had worked for 2 years, primarily in the area of family law.

Kate obtained a Law Degree (BCL) from University College Cork in 2015 and works predominantly in the areas of litigation and equine law with particular assistance to Andrew Coonan.

Rhoda qualified as a practising solicitor in February 2012, she has a Degree in Politics and Economics and a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies.

Rhoda is an assistant Solicitor in the firm and practises in the area of private clients, with a particular interest in all aspects of residential, agricultural and commercial conveyancing and probate.