Our experience includes acting for/advising:
Tesco Ireland Limited in relation to all its Commercial Litigation needs such as landlord and tenant matters and debt recovery.
Davy Stockbrokers in Commercial Court Proceedings involving a number of Credit Unions.
DCC Group plc in the first civil insider dealing case to come before the Irish Courts which was appealed to the Supreme Court.
Menolly Homes in relation to Commercial Court Proceedings concerning a dispute regarding a joint venture agreement.
AA (Alternative Advantage) plc in proceedings against HSBC being conducted in the Commercial Court seeking the recovery of in excess of US$100 million entrusted by Alternative Advantage investors to HSBC as custodian and which HSBC in turn sub-custodied to Bernard Madoff.
Keelings, one of Europe’s largest fruit and vegetable distributors, in relation to all its Commercial Litigation requirements.
Commission for Aviation Regulation in relation to proceedings against Budget Travel Limited concerning its license to operate as a Tour Operator and Travel Agent.
Commission for Communications Regulation in Commercial Court Proceedings involving enforcement action against electronic communications company.
Aloys Wobben (Enercon) in a patent infringement Commercial Court Proceedings against Vestas, concerning wind turbines.
Jacobs Fruitfield Foods in proceedings concerning the protection of its Trade Marks and the goodwill attaching to its brand.
Medical Protection Society in continuing advices in both the defence of medical negligence actions and in regulatory matters.
Associated Newspapers (Daily Mail) in relation to its defence of defamation proceedings.
Nortel Networks Ireland Limited in acting for the joint administrators for major restructuring of this Group on a global scale.
Bula Limited in acting for the Receiver in longest running receivership in the State. The final phase of litigation was heard in the Supreme Court in January 2009 concluding extremely complex Commercial Litigation spanning 25 years.
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Sources say: “One hell of a practice. It got to grips with the practicalities and was a great sounding board for bouncing ideas off.” “I always feel as if I am the centre of attention and that I am a valued client.”
Chambers Europe, 2013 - Dispute Resolution
William Fry is ‘top class’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2013 - Dispute Resolution
Sources say: 'William Fry always delivers, and will always exceed our expectations.'
Chambers Europe, 2012 - Dispute Resolution
William Fry provides "a practical yet innovative approach".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Dispute Resolution
William Fry ranked "Tier 1" as a leading intellectual property law firm in Ireland for contentious patent lawsuits.
Managing Intellectual Property Patent Survey 2012
William Fry is applauded by its clients as being "top class" and having "excellent depth" to its team.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Dispute Resolution
"This firm's dispute resolution team handles a high volume of commercial court work. It recently represented Thema International Fund in a USD1 billion action against HSBC relating to the Madoff fraud. It also boasts considerable strength in regulatory enforcement and is able to draw on the firm's in-depth knowledge of regulated industries such as aviation."
Chambers Europe, 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
Team
Owen O'Sullivan
'Very bright’ practice head Owen O’Sullivan is ‘an insightful strategic thinker’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2013 - Dispute Resolution
Owen O'Sullivan "really knows his stuff, is always well briefed, and is efficient and easy to deal with.”
Chambers Global 2013 - Dispute Resolution
Owen O’Sullivan is "understated, calm and a good strategic thinker".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Dispute Resolution
Department head Owen O'Sullivan is acknowledged as an “exceptionally good litigator, and hugely commercial.”
Chambers Global, 2012 - Dispute Resolution
Owen O’Sullivan is praised for his "personable nature, legal skills and commercial nous" as well as his ability to stay "calm and collected no matter how tough the going gets."
Chambers Europe, 2011 - Dispute Resolution
The extremely well-regarded Owen O'Sullivan "always resolves matters to the commercial satisfaction of his clients", and brings "a practical, level head to proceedings".
Chambers Global, 2010 – Dispute Resolution
Praised for "instilling comfort through his measured approach to matters".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – Dispute Resolution
Owen O'Sullivan continues to be regarded as one of Dublin’s top litigators. "He has an excellent grasp of the facts in any case and is good at thinking on his feet" say clients.
Chambers Europe, 2009 – Dispute Resolution
Carol Plunkett
Carol Plunkett is widely acclaimed as “just brilliant. She has fantastic expertise in both intellectual property and commercial litigation.”
Chambers Global 2013 - Dispute Resolution
Carol Plunkett is unanimously described as "a leading light".
Chambers Global, 2010 – Dispute Resolution
The team also includes "very experienced and calm" IP specialist Carol Plunkett.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – Dispute Resolution
IP specialist Carol Plunkett acts for a range of pharmaceutical and energy clients, primarily on patent matters, and particularly impresses sources with her knowledge of aviation, telecoms and regulatory law. She is "pragmatic and extremely capable on the tactical aspects of a case, and can turn her hand to almost anything in litigation".
Chambers Europe, 2009 - Dispute Resolution
Michael Quinn
Michael Quinn’s team has "immense technical strength" and "a pragmatic and commercial approach".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Dispute Resolution
Michael Quinn is a "smart operator" and "a leading figure" in the field of Insolvency and Corporate Recovery.
Chambers Global, 2010 - Dispute Resolution
"Smart operator" Michael Quinn is a leading figure.
Chambers Global, 2010 – Dispute Resolution
Michael Quinn handles corporate recovery work only, in which observers agree he is "very knowledgeable, effective and personable – he always has his sights set firmly on the ultimate objective".
Chambers Europe, 2009 - Dispute Resolution
Garrett Breen
The "determined and focused" Garrett Breen.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2013 - Dispute Resolution
Garrett Breen is hailed as a "creative lawyer who looks at all the different angles and is able to help us build a superb case."
Chambers Global 2013 - Dispute Resolution
Garrett is lauded for his "extensive experience" of the Commercial Division of the High Court.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Dispute Resolution
Garrett Breen is recommended as a "leading lawyer" in Dispute Resolution.
European Legal Experts, 2011 - Dispute Resolution
William Fry bolstered its regulatory offering in 2009 through the hire of Garrett Breen, formerly managing partner of Landwell Solicitors.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – Dispute Resolution
Garrett is acknowledged as a leader in the field of "commercial litigation, data protection and white collar crime."
Legal 500 EMEA, 2009 - Dispute Resolution
In 2009 the firm welcomed commercial litigation specialist Garrett Breen, former managing partner at Landwell, to the disputes team.
Chambers Europe, 2009 - Dispute Resolution
Barry Cahir
Barry Cahir has a reputation amongst market sources as a skilled and solid commercial litigator.
Chambers Global 2013 - Dispute Resolution
Barry Cahir is also respected for general commercial litigation expertise and is a "highly efficient practitioner who really cares about the client relationship". He is a strong contributor to the firm's restructuring and insolvency practice.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – Dispute Resolution
Barry Cahir is "respected for general commercial litigation expertise" and is a "highly efficient practitioner who really cares about the client relationship."
Chambers Global, 2010
Barry Cahir is praised as a rising star and particularly commended for his efforts on corporate recovery. "He gives good feedback and makes himself available", said one client.
Chambers Europe, 2009 - Dispute Resolution
Fiona Barry
Clients value Fiona's input, praising her as being “receptive to our needs. She supports and assists our clients.”
Chambers Europe, 2013 - Dispute Resolution
Fiona Barry "has a fine reputation for her prowess at medical negligence, defamation and general commercial litigation."
Chambers Europe, 2011 - Dispute Resolution
As one of Ireland's top full service law firms, dispute resolution work is undertaken in numerous specialist areas, including medical negligence and defamation, where Fiona Barry is said to be "gaining a great following."
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – Dispute Resolution
Several sources commented that Fiona Barry, who specialises in medical negligence cases, "will continue to rise in people's estimations."
Chambers Europe, 2009 - Dispute Resolution
Fergus Doorly
Fergus Doorly is a "superb tactician" in the field of Insolvency and Corporate Recovery.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Dispute Resolution
Fergus specialises in all areas of practice relating to insolvency and commercial litigation. He has extensive experience in advising liquidators, receivers, and examiners of companies. He also advises creditors, directors and shareholders of insolvent companies.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2009 – Dispute Resolution
Brian O’Callaghan
Brian is "an emerging market figure who is equally comfortable tackling contentious and non-contentious matters".
Chambers Europe, 2011 - Dispute Resolution
Margaret Muldowney
Margaret Muldowney is well liked by her clients, who comment: “We are incredibly impressed with her. She is bright, switched-on and receptive.”
Chambers Europe, 2013 - Dispute Resolution