Gibson & Associates LLP Reviews 

From the very first contact until the successful completion, Gibson and Associates (GA) were great partners. I decided to seek foreign born Irish citizenship, for several reasons that aren’t important here.
But GA explained the process, delineated their schedule and expected timeframe.
There was a bit of confusion at the outset as I thought GA would obtain the necessary documents showing the familial relationships. That wasn’t true. So I set off on a hunt for those documents. Ironically, the hardest to obtain were those from my home city. But after about 3 months I had everything. During this process I checked the documentation with GA via the internet to confirm correctness. When my checklist was complete, I sent everything to GA via registered, insured post; it was a little pricey.
I initially was told to expect the government process would take about 11-12 months to complete. Mine took about 16 months. Maybe because more people have been applying for foreign born registration (FBR) or some other issue.
But whenever I asked for an update, GA queried the government and reported the response quickly.
When it became apparent that my processing time was much longer than usual, GA contacted me and asked if I wanted them to send a “what’s going on” letter. I agreed. Fortunately, the response was that my application had been approved and the FBR printed. All the paperwork would be sent to GA, then on to me.
Obtaining a foreign born Irish citizenship is a somewhat complicated process. Maybe you could do it without help, but with each mistake, you’d basically go back to square 1. But given that support of the type offered by GA, is not free, that’s an individual decision.
My opinion is that GA’s fee is reasonable and their support is valuable. There are too many people at GA with whom I had contact to point out anyone as particularly helpful. Suffice it to say that I was never frustrated by any interaction.
In summary, I believe that seeking guidance when pursuing an Irish FBR is a wise decision and GA is a good choice.
You can start by giving GA a call. After all, that first call is free!

The law firm of Gibson & Associates walked me through the steps and documents necessary to complete and submit my application for citizenship. Their staff was polite and professional and reviewed all documents before submitting to insure that they were accurate and accepted. They certainly took the stress out of applying and I would highly recommend their services.

Everyone I delt with was very knowledgeable and patient

Very happy with experience. The staff are extremely supportive and professional.

A heart felt thanks to the team at Gibson & Associates LLP who have helped secure my FBR application. My case was somewhat complex which added to the length of the process, but the team have supported and guided me with regards to getting the correct documentation and have advocated on my behalf with the authorities. I can't thank them enough and I am over the moon with the outcome.

I cannot thank Kellie McLaughlin and the team at Gibson & Associates enough for their outstanding support throughout my mother’s immigration application.

From the very beginning, Kellie was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. She took the time to explain each step of the process, answered all of my questions promptly, and guided us through what was a very complex and stressful application with confidence and care.

Throughout the process, I always felt that our case was being handled with genuine attention and professionalism. Her clear communication and willingness to help made a difficult situation much easier to manage.

I would highly recommend Kellie and Gibson & Associates to anyone seeking immigration advice or representation. Thank you again for all of your hard work and support it is truly appreciated.

Samantha

The team at Gibson was great to work with during the FBR process. Throughout the year from beginning to end, they were very communicative and answered all of my questions. The process was seamless ensuring I had the correct documentation. Highly recommend!

Think long and hard before you spend a few thousand dollars on Gibson and Associates. Here is my experience:
I have always hoped for a path to Irish citizenship and knew it was possible through association with a parent or grandparent who was an Irish citizen but Gibson’s ad on Facebook claimed it was possible by association with a great-grandparent. With hope and excitement, I contacted them and was told if my activities and connections in Ireland were strong then a case could be made for great-grandparent association. I was told that their success record was “very good”. I wanted to believe that and so I did and signed on.
That was in May 2020. My application was submitted in July 2020. Repeated contacts with the Irish Department of Justice over the next several years always yielded the same response, “You will hear in due course”. In frustration I finally asked my contact at Gibson some very specific question. “How many applications of my sort have you filed with the D.O.J.? How many are still awaiting review for a decision? How many have been approved and how many have been denied?” I stressed that I did not want any names or any sort of identifying information that might violate confidentiality. I simply want numbers to help assess my chances. Despite repeatedly asking these questions, I was refused any answers.
Finally, almost six years from the submission of my application I was told by a contact in the Irish D.O.J the he had heard my application was denied. Being used to much confusion and misinformation from the D.O.J. I believed this could not be true because I had received no such notification from my representative at Gibson who would have received and forwarded this decision. I finally decided to contact the Gibson law firm and ask about this.
I was ignored for a solid week. I emailed and called. No one replied to my emails and no one at the office beyond the secretary who answered the phone would speak with me or return my calls. Finally, someone did call and admit that my application was denied and they forgot to notify me. My application was denied on March 4, 2026. I finally was told on May 26, 2026. They had known of this decision for over two months!
Here’s what I have since learned. The Irish government is under great anti-outsider pressure. They have no desire to grant citizenship to anyone not living in the country and are not particularly thrilled with those who have recently immigrated. The rating system to review these applications is prohibitively weighted against anyone not living and working in Ireland. Gibson has flooded them with Facebook solicited application which simply sit in a pile until they grudgingly deny citizenship. There is a less than 5% approval rating. If you are considering asking for Gibson and Associates for their help in this process, require them to give you actual numbers on outcome data. Spend your money wisely.

I’ve known Helen, my immigration solicitor, for many years, dating back to when she practiced in Cork. Her expertise in immigration law is truly phenomenal. Laura also did an amazing job guiding me through the entire process; everything was handled exceptionally well. While we await the final case approval, I am confident they will continue to provide the same outstanding support they have shown me so far. In my experience with solicitors, it’s rare to find professionals who are so efficient and haven’t caused any delays. I deeply appreciate their dedication and professionalism.

My experience with Gibson & Associates LLP has always been positive. My case has been handled by Kellie McLaughlin and her team in a very considerate and meticulous manner. I first reached out to them to help me appeal the refusal decision to my Work Permit. They had taken all their effort into the matter to make sure everything was in order. And all the extra effort they put in had paid off with an outcome that was beyond expectations. They have always been professional and thoughtful. I can not express how appreciative I am to Gibson & Associate LLP and especially to Kellie. I would highly recommend them.

I am successful my wife visa I got today to thank you
Gibson and associates company for help me and I thank you
My solictar Helen moakly thank you very much

We were in a really tight spot with our immigration process with so little time to act, after being let at odds dealing with ISD.

If not for Kellie we would have a much bigger problem.
She was really awesome and knowledgeable about what all we needed and what needed to happen.
I’m so grateful for her expertise and the quick response she gave in helping us.

100/10, would definitely recommend G&A to anyone needing help with immigration issues, the service they provided was unbelievable.

I would 100% recommend gibson and associates!!! They helped us a lot with our case , can’t recommend them enough .
thank you so much Maura

I have been very impressed with Leanne and this firm. They were responsive, helpful and professional. Leanne successfully guided me through a complex citizenship application. I felt cared about and listened to. As an attorney myself, I highly recommend Gibson & Assoc.

I highly recommend Gibson & Associate LLP specifically, Maura Kavanagh and Kellie Rose as they assisted us to appeal an unfavourable visa decision and work permit. After their strong rationale provided during the appeal, the unfavourable decision was overturned to a favourable outcome.

Excellent company & always great advice. Daireann, Natasha, Roisin & Sarah have been fantastic.

I had a great experience with Gibson & Associates Solicitors. They handled me and my mother’s case professionally and efficiently, even though it was quite complex.

A special thank you to Maura Kavanagh and Leanne Mclean who supported me throughout. They were always responsive, patient, and genuinely cared not just legally but emotionally as well, which made a big difference.

I also really appreciated that they offered a flexible instalment payment plan based on my income, which showed real understanding and support.

Highly recommend their services and if I ever need a solicitor again I will definitely contact them again.

I had an excellent experience with Gibson & Associates throughout my Irish visa process.

From start to finish, their support was professional, responsive, and highly reassuring, especially during the more complex stages of the application.

I would like to sincerely thank Maura Kavanagh and Karley Keane for their guidance, clarity, and dedication. Their assistance made a significant difference and gave me confidence at every step.

I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking reliable and high-quality immigration support.

I would highly recommend Gibson & Associates to anyone looking for advice on immigration matters. The team has been exceptional in thier support and advice and have taken care to be prompt and reassure me of any issues. A special thanks to Kellie who has been incredibly helpful.

I am over the moon happy about everything that Gibson did for me. It was not easy. My mom , god rest her soul, was not the best at telling her family the correct facts.

The best outcome !