Mr Paul Convery > William Fry LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

William Fry LLP has demonstrated a commitment to the insurance sector over the years. It has an extensive history in corporate and regulatory matters, including M&A transactions and portfolio transfers, along with growth in insurtech, ESG and sustainable finance. Leading corporate and regulatory specialist Eoin Caulfield heads the insurance and reinsurance group, which includes fellow corporate and regulatory expert Ian Murray. Paul Convery is an experienced dispute resolution specialist, who is active in the insurance sector. John Larkin is now a senior consultant with the team and plays a key role on many of the firm’s top engagements. Rising star Niall Campbell joined the firm as a consultant from Pinsent Masons LLP in February 2023.

William Fry LLP provides day-to-day assistance to a diverse client base of daily newspapers, domestic TV channels and media companies with both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team primarily represents clients in disputes before the High Court, in addition to advising on acquisition and copyright issues. Fiona Barry and Paul Convery co-head the team; Barry has vast expertise in defamation matters at both the pre and post-publication stage for the print and TV sectors, and Convery focuses on disputes concerning telecoms and media.

William Fry LLP has a highly impressive team with a string of top practitioners at senior, mid and junior levels. The team is led by Garrett Breen, who has more than 30 years’ experience in dispute resolution and is a recognised leader in general commercial litigation, and partnership and shareholder disputes. The firm is frequently engaged in cases admitted to the Commercial List of the High Court, and, like others, the dispute resolution department has developed a greater focus on contentious regulatory matters. Paul Convery is another senior figure, who has appeared in a series of major sanctions-related cases and competition disputes. Fergus Doorly is noted for shareholder disputes, fraud and asset recovery cases. Managing partner Owen O’Sullivan is also rated for shareholder and investment disputes. Mary Cooney is an ‘up and coming star‘. Gerard James and Michelle Martin were promoted to partner in 2023. Lisa Carty  has left the firm.

William Fry LLP’s white-collar crime practice handles high-profile cases and investigations for clients including public sector bodies, multinational companies, and high-net-worth individuals. The team regularly acts for clients in proceedings before the Irish High Court and advises on money laundering, bribery, and corruption matters. Laura Murdock has significant experience of handling complex multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes involving financial crime and jointly heads the team with Paul Convery, who specialises in shareholder disputes and reputation management issues. Deirdre O’Donovan’s practice often involves advising clients on investigations arising from allegations of corporate wrongdoing and significant data breaches. Other key contacts include Adele Hall, Joanne Ryan, and litigator Garrett Breen.