We pride ourselves on developing specialist knowledge and expertise in international arbitration practices for all sectors including infrastructure, utilities/energy/oil/gas, office, industry and refining, retail and pharmaceutical. Our clients include Irish and multi-national companies, organisations, State and semi-state bodies and departments, private clients and financial institutions.

As one of Ireland’s leading commercial law firms we have close links to international arbitral institutions and are best positioned to advise on disputes under the arbitration rules of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), American Arbitration Association/International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA/ICDR), Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), the International Bar Association (IBA) together with UNCITRAL and ad-hoc arbitration rules.

We draw on our specialist knowledge and resources to achieve highly successful results. We advise arbitrations arising out of joint venture and consortium arrangements, software and technology projects, product liability, financial and investment, construction (FIDIC), energy licensing and commodities, international sales and distribution.

A sample of our recent experience includes:

• Acting for a contractor on a rail dispute with international ad-hoc tiered dispute resolution provisions (including a dispute board)
• Acting for a private carriage company on an international shipping arbitration claim under ad-hoc rules
• Acting for an ICC arbitration in relation to a plant machinery dispute
• Acting for an ICC arbitration options in relation to a Development Agreement for a large city centre office-led development
• Acting for an international arbitration provisions in relation to plant machinery/construction contracts
• Acting in an ICC arbitration in relation to a complex facility dispute

Our experienced lawyers can act as solicitor, counsel or arbitrator and a number are qualified in more than one jurisdiction.

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