We have dual-qualified lawyers who are members of the Law Society of England & Wales, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Adjudication Society and can advise on aspects of adjudication where this arises for our construction clients.
We have a deep understanding both of the process and the industry, which allows us to deliver a cost-effective service and to achieve the best available results for our clients.
Our lawyers have advised local authority bodies, contractors and employers on quantum, liquidated damages and design defects issues on adjudication.
Our experience includes:
Acting for a Contractor on a final account claims dispute on a refurbishment project.
Acting for an owner occupier on a final account quantum claims dispute, extension of time and liquidated damages claims.
Acting for a Health Authority on an extension of time claim and final account quantum claim dispute.
Acting on behalf of a Private client employer arguing that the adjudicator had been improperly appointed and did not have authority to decide the matter.
Acting for various sub-contractors on payments and final account quantum claims disputes.
Department - Litigation & Dispute Resolution
'William Fry always delivers'.
Chambers Europe, 2012 - Dispute Resolution
William Fry provides ‘a practical yet innovative approach’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Dispute Resolution
William Fry is applauded by its clients as being ‘top class’ and having ‘excellent depth’ to its team.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Dispute Resolution
Headed up by Owen O'Sullivan…the team..provides a "more rounded service than many other firms".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – Dispute Resolution
Clients say the firm's handling of complex litigation is "outstanding in terms of support, guidance and advice", and also praise it for its "exceptional liaison with the market's top barristers".
Chambers Global, 2010 – Dispute Resolution
William Fry fields “smart and proactive lawyers at both senior and junior levels”.
Chambers Global, 2009 – Dispute Resolution
Commentators are impressed with the lawyers’ ADR work, especially on the mediation side: “They engage with clients well and are very detailed in building a case – you always feel you have a top team on your side.”
Chambers Europe, 2009 – Dispute Resolution
Department - Projects & Construction
Sources say: 'I rate the team's strategic advice – it is just super.'
Chambers Europe, 2012 - Projects
Sources say: 'The team's knowledge of the construction sector is first class. It has a great cross-section of expertise and I value the strategic advice we get.'
Chambers Europe, 2012 - Construction
William Fry’s ‘solutions-focused’ team provides ‘excellent service’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Construction
William Fry has ‘in-depth knowledge’ in the project space.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Projects, Energy & Natural Resources
William Fry provides an ‘excellent service’ that is ‘delivered in a timely manner’ and works ‘to the highest standard’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Construction
William Fry’s case list "has a strong non-contentious slant…Highlights included advising Chartered Land on the €1bn mixed-use Dublin Central Development, currently the largest scheme of its type in Europe. Other high profile clients include University College Dublin (UCD), Point Village Development and Tesco Ireland."
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 - Construction
William Fry ‘holds a diverse team and can bring in relevant experience as required’ and response times are considered ‘considerably better than the rest’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – Projects, Energy & Natural Resources