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About

Provided by William Fry LLP

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 Law​Corporate 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.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Ireland

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Band 1

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 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 or product liability claims.

Work Highlights

Provided by William Fry LLP

  • William Fry advised Glanbia on the prosecution of proceedings related to the supply of defective products.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"The team handles cases in a very thorough manner with huge attention to detail, while being sensitive to the issues and characters involved. The lawyers' high standards and perseverance help to bring matters to a resolution."

Dispute Resolution respondent
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"The lawyers are exceptional advisers who are highly responsive and take a client-partnering approach."

Dispute Resolution respondent
Europe

"The team bends over backwards to be helpful."

Dispute Resolution respondent
Europe

"William Fry is highly capable of dealing with complex and sophisticated commercial litigation. In particular, the law firm has unparalleled experience in complex jurisdictional disputes."

Dispute Resolution respondent
Europe

"The team is knowledgeable of the law and process. The lawyers listen attentively to the client are available when required."

Dispute Resolution respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Owen O'Sullivan
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Owen O'Sullivan
E
Eminent Practitioners
Owen O'Sullivan stands out for his advice to high net worth individuals on regulatory investigations and investment disputes.
"Owen O'Sullivan is excellent to work with."
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Garrett Breen
2
Garrett Breen
Head of Dispute Resolution
2
Band 2
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 Breen is very quick to respond, very helpful and has good industry knowledge."
"He is a really excellent, very calm and measured solicitor."
"He ensures that the client's best interests are always at the forefront of his actions."
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Margaret Muldowney
3
Margaret Muldowney
3
Band 3
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 fantastic and incredibly client-focused."
"She is a very tough, clever lawyer who is excellent at what she does."
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Paul Convery
3
Paul Convery
3
Band 3
Paul Convery rises in the rankings having attracted 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 a savvy and perceptive litigator with very strong technical knowledge and a calm, unfussy style."
"By taking the time to understand individual circumstances, Paul provides tailored legal strategies and solutions."
"He is very strong."
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Ranked Lawyers at
William Fry LLP

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Ireland

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