We have run some of the largest, most complex and high profile cases heard in domestic arbitration. Our lawyers’ specific experience is unparalleled in the Irish market. We have acted in many of high value, complex arbitrations on contractual, real estate, retail, construction, office, leisure, infrastructure and industry matters. Our specific expertise allows us to deliver the best outcome for our clients in a cost-effective and timely manner.

We have experience of running complex arbitrations under the Arbitration Acts 1954 to 1998, and have expertise on both the Arbitration Act 2010 and the UNCITRAL rules. We also have extensive experience in advising on and running ad-hoc arbitration.

Our lawyers are experienced Fellows, Members and Committee Members of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and can act as solicitor, counsel and arbitrator. We also have dual-qualified lawyers who have experience in both UK and Irish arbitration.

Our domestic arbitration experience includes:

• Acting for a pharmaceutical company in an multi-million euro arbitration on a construction dispute in South-West Ireland
• Acting for a contractor in an arbitration concerning a cladding contract on a city-centre headquarters building
• Acting for a retail employer client on a high-value defects claim on a store and service yard
• Acting for a contractor in an arbitration relating to the design and construction of mechanical and electrical services and sub-contractor issues on an office development
• Acting for a quantity surveyor in an arbitration concerning a consultant appointment and subsequent quantum claim on a conference centre project
• Acting for a university in relation to an arbitration concerning a defects claim against the  professional design team and the construction team on a scientific facility structure
• Acting for an oil company supplier against a contractor in connection with defective oil and gas pipelines
• Acting for a contractor in relation to a series of arbitrations with employer and sub-contractors respectively relating to a hotel, retail and leisure centre
• Acting for a contractor on a quantum claim with the employer in relation to a multi-storey car park
• Acting for a hotel developer and hotel operator on defective and quantum claims in various arbitrations arising out of defects on a substantial hotel development

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

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