Liam Moloney

Mr Moloney, managing partner of Moloney & Co Solicitors, has been invited to speak at the American Association of Justice’s annual convention, which will take place from 18-22 July 2025 and draw litigation lawyers from around the world.

He will speak about international cross-border cases and how to get compensation for personal injuries suffered while staying in Airbnb holiday rentals, explaining the legal responsibilities of online booking platforms.

Ahead of the convention, Mr Moloney said: “2024 saw new records in the EU, with 854 million nights spent in accommodation booked via four online platforms.

“Airbnb has almost eight million listings worldwide, which shows the huge wider global popularity of major online booking platforms. 

“If things go wrong and someone suffers a serious injury in a holiday rental, they need to know what their legal options are and who might be responsible to compensate them for their injuries.”

He continued: “In many cases it can be very difficult to establish the legal identity of the owner of an Airbnb property or what legal duty they owe to the holiday maker.

“It is very important that injury victims can get legal advice from an expert in this area so that they can consider their legal options to recover adequate compensation for their losses.”

While consumer protection laws in Ireland give extra protection to users of services, the extent of liability attaching to the providers of holiday home services varies in different countries, he said.

Mr Moloney is a member of the board of governors of the American Association of Justice, which has over 23,000 members.