Seamus joined the firm in 2001 and is an experienced Commercial Lawyer dealing with employment, commercial, education and licensing cases.
Recognised in leading legal directories as an exemplar lawyer, Seamus has experience in the Industrial Tribunal representing both Claimants and Respondents and regularly provides seminars and podcasts in relation to controversial areas of employment law. Seamus is the only member of the Education and Law Association in Northern Ireland. He specialises in advising schools and colleges on policy matters, employment issues and student welfare. He is also responsible for the Education Law Quarterly Review.
Seamus also has bountiful experience in commercial transactions. Leading on many multi-million-pound transactions, Seamus is an expert in negotiating sale purchase agreements to facilitate seamless mergers and acquisitions of large companies. Seamus takes an in-depth approach to due diligence, ensuring his clients are always satisfied with the entity they are purchasing.
In addition, Seamus is one of the leading licensing lawyers in Northern Ireland. As one of the few lawyers who truly specialises in this area, Seamus is best placed to offer advice on all aspects of liquor licensing, entertainment licensing and betting and gaming as well as the acquisition and disposal of licensed premises and businesses involved in the licensed trade. Seamus has a plethora of reputable clients including some of the UK’s largest bookmakers, leading hotel brands, universities, theatres, drinks suppliers, pub and restaurant chains and independent retailers.
Legal Directories
Chambers and Partners 2024 – Band 1 – Education: Institutions – Seamus McGranaghan regularly assists education sector clients with SEN matters, including admissions and expulsions. He possesses further expertise in employment issues and frequently appears in tribunals on behalf of schools and higher education institutions. “Seamus is a very good solicitor and has a great reputation”
Chambers and Partners 2024 – Band 3 – Employment – Seamus McGranaghan of O’Reilly Stewart is noted for education sector employment work. He represents employees and employers in a range of matters.