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Provided by William Fry LLP

William Fry is a leader in domestic and international alternative dispute resolution (ADR), both commercial and public.

We recognise that our clients often prefer to attempt to resolve their disputes on more favourable terms rather than litigate or are referred to ADR by the courts. We use a range of ADR methods to settle disputes for clients to generate savings and achieve their commercial objectives in the process.

ADR mechanisms also have the advantage of being confidential. We have in-depth understanding of all the processes and can identify the best and most experienced individuals to resolve the dispute.

We have extensive expertise in all types of ADR mechanisms and have qualified arbitrators and mediators within the group. Our lawyers have a reputation in the industry as tough but solution-focused negotiators and advisers.

We have links to the leading domestic and international ADR institutions, panels and centres for excellence including Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, (CIArb) Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR), Irish Commercial Mediators Association (ICMA) Friarylaw/ADR Group, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Law Society of Ireland and One Resolve.

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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 and 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 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 law firm additionally offers a respected healthcare team that handles medical negligence and product liability claims.

Work Highlights

  • William Fry acted for Havila Kystruten on Irish High Court proceedings for the recognition of a court order obtained in the High Courts of England and Wales in order to obtain a derogation from the Central Bank of Ireland.

Strengths

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The lawyers work very well together and are good negotiators and strategists. They are really on top of their game.

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The team offers excellent customer service, knowledge and communication skills.

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The team has exceptional client focus and is pragmatic in reaching a solution to ongoing disputes and litigation.

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The depth and breadth of William Fry's team is standout and its availability is second to none.

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William Fry is very responsive and provides us with very good, clear guidance.

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Notable Practitioners

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Owen O'Sullivan
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Owen O'Sullivan
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Eminent Practitioners
Owen O'Sullivan stands out for his advice to high net worth individuals on regulatory investigations and investment disputes.
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Garrett Breen
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Garrett Breen
Head of Dispute Resolution
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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. He is additionally well versed in planning disputes.

Garrett is an astute, practical and client-focused lawyer experienced in providing strategic legal advice across a wide range of areas.

He is superb at advising on matters in the context of judicial review proceedings. He is able to see the bigger picture no matter how complex the litigation and is a sage adviser no matter the issue.

Garrett is able to understand his clients so quickly - what kind of positions they have, what they want to achieve and how they operate.

Garrett Breen is an excellent litigator.

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Margaret Muldowney
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Margaret Muldowney
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Margaret Muldowney is an important part of the law firm's healthcare disputes offering. She offers valuable experience in multiparty litigation of medical devices as well as misdiagnosis and medical negligence claims.

Margaret Muldowney is a very experienced litigator with razor-sharp client focus.

She is very experienced and adept at identifying what does and doesn't matter. She is extremely polite and engaging in all of her communication, but unyielding when she needs to be.

She has a profound understanding of forensic issues and the law.

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

Paul Convery is fantastic to deal with, especially on technical, complex commercial disputes.

Paul is very emotionally intelligent.

Paul Convery is fantastic.

Paul is a really good operator.

He's highly experienced.

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Ranked Lawyers at
William Fry LLP

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Dispute Resolution
Owen O'Sullivan
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Owen O'Sullivan
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Eminent Practitioners
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Garrett Breen
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Garrett Breen
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 2
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Paul Convery
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Paul Convery
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Band 3
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Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation
Margaret Muldowney
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Margaret Muldowney
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Band 3
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Members

Provided by William Fry LLP

Charleen O'Keeffe

Colette Brady

Derek Hegarty

Garrett Breen

Garrett Breen

Head of Department

Laura Murdock

Laura Scott

Richard Breen

Clients

Provided by William Fry LLP

Allied Irish Banks plc (AIB)

Boehringer Ingelheim

Commission for Communication Regulation (ComReg)

Danbywiske (Monaghan Mushrooms)

Davy

GlaxoSmithKline

Medical Protection Society

Merck Sharpe Dohme (MSD)

NAMA

Tesco

Industries

Provided by William Fry LLP

Banks

Chemicals

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Forestry & Paper

Healthcare

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Telecommunications

Transportation