Who we are
Enda O'Keeffe founded Cathedral Risk in 2024.
Enda has advised on projects in every major sector of the Irish construction industry, from semi-conductor fabrication plants to waste-to-energy facilities.
Enda originally qualified as a civil and structural engineer. He worked in an NRA motorway design office for five years, working initially on EISs and the broader consenting process, then project liaison.
Before qualifying as a barrister in 2008, Enda developed information-management systems for major projects seeking planning approval under the first National Development Plan.
Between 2015 and 2024 Enda was a partner in two leading commercial law firms, specialising in construction and professional negligence disputes. Enda managed disputes involving sums of up to €1bn, in alternative dispute resolution and at all levels of the Irish courts.
In 2023 Enda was listed by Business Today as one of the ten most influential construction lawyers in Ireland.
Testimonials (while practising as a solicitor)
“Enda O’Keeffe is intelligent, calm and articulate. A very safe pair of hands, particularly on more contentious issues.”
Legal 500, 2024
“An excellent aptitude for construction dispute matters and quickly understands the various nuances of cases. He also understands the personal aspect of disputes which allies with his impressive legal mind...”
Legal 500, 2023
“He is our port of call when we need help or advice… very responsive and is easily contactable. We’ve never had a negative outcome with Enda on our side.“
Chambers Europe, 2020
Cathedral Risk Advisory Limited, Landscape House, Baldonnell Business Park, Baldonnell, Dublin 22, D22 P3K7, trading as Cathedral Risk. Registered Number 765088. Director: Enda O’Keeffe.
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