DEPARTMENT PROFILE

William Fry

Dispute Resolution

6 ranked lawyers

Band 2

Ireland

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What the team is known for

William Fry offers expertise across a wide range of commercial and administrative law disputes. The practice handles a strong caseload of cross-border banking or shareholder disputes that often entail the coordination of civil or criminal actions with local counsel in foreign jurisdictions. Lawyers in the team frequently act for regulators and for regulated entities on Irish public law litigation, including challenges to procurement processes or appeals against decisions taken by the competition or telecoms regulators. The team is well equipped to advise on arbitration and mediation proceedings. The law firm's client list includes high net worth individuals who are the subject of regulatory investigations. The firm additionally offers a respected healthcare team that handles medical negligence or product liability claims.

Work highlights

Assisted King Street Capital with proceedings against Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council in relation to the legal interpretation of the planning scheme approved for a strategic development zone.

Notable practitioners

Fiona Barry is best known for her work defending healthcare professionals in medical negligence claims. She also counts clinical laboratories among key clients.

Garrett Breen has diverse public and civil litigation experience that ranges from the defence of government departments in regulatory investigations through to the handling of cross-border claims that relate to alleged corporate raiding of international target companies.

Lisa Carty has experience in high-value litigation flowing from post-M&A disputes or allegations of professional negligence. She has particular experience representing banking and finance clients.

Margaret Muldowney is an important part of the firm's healthcare disputes offering. She offers valuable experience in multiparty litigation of medical devices.

Managing partner Owen O'Sullivan stands out for his advice to high net worth individuals on regulatory investigations and investment disputes. Sources note his"great strategic vision for clients' business objectives."

Paul Convery attracts attention from market commentators for his successful financial services litigation practice. He can additionally be seen advising on commercial disputes including contractual breaches.

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Overview

Our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department has a reputation as a market leader focused on delivering results for clients. We represent our clients at all levels of the Courts and dispute resolution whether by way of conciliation, mediation or arbitration, is a particular strength of the Department. In particular we are known for our expertise in domestic and international commercial disputes.

Our key practice areas are:

Administrative & Public LawCorporate Disputes
Defamation & Privacy
Financial Services
Intellectual Property
Insolvency & Corporate Recovery
Insurance
Commercial Property
Projects & Construction
Healthcare
Product Regulation & Liability

As a full-service law firm we are able to draw on the expertise of our colleagues in Tax, Corporate, and Competition & Regulation as well as industry sector specialists to create multi-disciplinary teams to support you to achieve the best outcome. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions for clients.