Mr Fergus Doorly > William Fry LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

William Fry LLP has a flourishing practice in domestic and cross-border insolvencies and restructurings. It has landed prime engagements in numerous multi-billion-dollar restructurings and insolvencies, including US Chapter 11 plans. Fergus Doorly has an established reputation, having advised clients in some of the biggest recent matters in the market, thanks to his connections to senior restructuring practitioners and other international law firms. Ruairi Rynn and Craig Sowman are also key partners. Consultant Barbara Galvin is a rising star, having joined the firm from Eversheds Sutherland in November 2022.

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.