William Fry > Dublin, Ireland > Firm Profile

‘Efficient, responsive, flexible.’

‘Knowledgable, personable, engaging with industry peers in a meaningful way not limited to legal matters, but also to the bigger picture of the industry. Negotiate hard for the client without ever being unreasonable.’

‘Customer service. We do not get as attentive service from other firms.’

‘Very strong relationship skills, above and beyond attention, quick turnaround, deep domain expertise, strong network, strong reputation.’

‘Strong commercial knowledge.’

‘Mary Ward and David Maughan are both extraordinary individuals who really care for their clients.’

‘Mary Ward. Key contact, very experienced, engaged and responsive.’

‘The team is exceptionally responsive in office hours and outside office hours. Very knowledgeable of our business segment and our Banking requirements. Working to deadlines and managing of third parties legals ensuring deadlines are meet.’

‘Extremely available, responsive, knowledgeable, never miss deadlines and go beyond their specific role ensuring other legals do not affect delivery.’

‘Strong capability in finance transactions – strong connections in the market and have been involved in a number of key transactions for clients.’

‘Siobhan Carlin – Highly proficient and technically strong in her field.’

‘Padraic Kinsella – notable for his ability to project manage a debt transaction from start to finish in a collaborative and affable way. He is adept at finding common ground and pragmatic solutions with all parties. Padraic is very available and very quick to respond to communication during a transaction – the process is always clear when Padraic is leading.’

‘Jason Hollis is an excellent banking lawyer. Approachable, highly responsive with strong attention to detail and good commercial knowledge. An excellent communicator and negotiator, he works very well with everyone.

‘Laura Houlihan works very hard and is solutions focused. Very responsive and provides clear advice, a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Lyn Brennan is not only a strong technical lawyer, she’s also very commercial and able to provide clear and succinct business advice to sophisticated consumers of legal services.’

‘William Fry’s coverage is more coordinated and proactive than our prior legal advisors. The ability to access a top class slate across multiple fields is very helpful.’

‘Mark Talbot is precise, commercial and frequently displays an understanding of our business and transactions that is beyond counterparties’ expectations. I have yet to come across better Irish corporate/capital markets legal advice.’

‘Experience. Longevity of partners and relationship with us as a client. Have taken the time over the years to ask questions about our core business and business strategy to suggest and proactively advise rather than respond and paper instructions. Working to defined financial parameters and managing the client early on potential overruns or delays. In short we see the team at Frys as an extension of our team rather than external advisors.’

‘Máire O’Neill works hard for her clients, giving practical legal solutions and she wasn’t afraid to tell us what we needed to hear. She has experience working with tech founders and knows what’s important to make the business succeed. She knows her stuff. She has been both our lawyer and trusted business advisor across several fintechs over many years.’

‘Barbara Kenny is unquestionably the most dependable part of the team. Barbara is always there, on time, within expected budget and yet understands our requirements to be able to negotiate without multiple recourse. Barbara also has the very special skill of being able to see the counterparty’s limits before they are revealed and can therefore advise us on the limits of commercial negotiations to achieve agreement without lengthy argument.’

‘Andrew McIntyre – extremely responsive and great to work with.’

‘Elaine Morrissey is a fantastic technical lawyer – she is always all over the detail of even the most complicated transactions, bringing the whole thing together, and is also very user-friendly and responsive.’

‘The two partners I have extensively dealt with are Bryan Bourke and Ronan Shanahan, respectively a very senior partner, and a newly made up partner. Bryan Bourke epitomises what my company requires from a very senior, trusted and mature adviser, ever calm and astute, with a unique ability to anticipate challenges and strategies posed by our counterparties. In any difficult corporate circumstance I’d be happy to have Bryan Bourke as my lead counsellor. Ronan Shanahan is a young partner displaying great maturity with a calm and unruffled style of operation, even under great pressure. He combines first-class technical skills with commercial realism and a relaxed and engaging manner.’

‘In the corporate team, Mark Quealy and Máire O’Neill consistently deliver and are very responsive to our needs both in terms of clarity of advice and timeliness of providing it. They are representative of our general experience in our broader engagement with the firm. Mark and Máire bring a wealth of relevant experience to our engagement. They are thoughtful in formulating their advice and always operate to the highest professional standards whilst also bringing important and valuable insights gained from their wider experience.’

‘Fiachra Cork is an exceptionally talented and professional individual. He works tirelessly and meticulously to serve the needs of his clients.’

‘I found the team extremely knowledgeable, with an understanding of how to appropriately and commercially apply statutory frameworks and allocate risk between the client and the contractor. The team were diligent and thorough throughout, taking an active role in driving all parties to a conclusion on key elements. They were friendly and fun to work with – totally user-friendly. This has been an excellent, successful and smooth experience for all those involved, due to the rigour delivered by the William Fry team throughout.’

‘My primary point of contact has been Cassandra Byrne. I have been a client of a number of top-tier UK law firms and this has been my best experience of working in partnership, by far. Cassandra took extra effort to explain the appropriate Irish contractual forms, examining similarities, differences and consequential risks between these and other construction standard forms. Cassandra’s influence and rapport helped smooth the relationship with the contractor and her strategic perspective helped situate our work within the framework of a related real estate transaction.’

‘The team’s expert knowledge of construction with respect to contracts and its strategic approach in the context of challenging scenarios has provided us with an excellent specialist service. The ability to get to heart of an issue quickly, fully understand it and set out a clear pathway to an effective outcome is also a key strength.’

‘Jarlath Heneghan always provides a clear pathway to overcome significant issues and does so with notable effectiveness. This is a combination of unique ability, experience and highly focused determination to achieve the optimal outcome for his clients as part of a high-quality service. Cassandra Byrne is highly responsive to clients’ needs. Her contractual knowledge and ability has given us, as the client, great confidence in her approach, which ultimately has delivered the results and outcomes that we sought. We can recommend both Jarleth and Cassandra without reservation.’

‘William Fry have great experience and expertise in big construction projects in the Irish market and are good at explaining the issues in layman’s terms.’

‘Jarleth Heneghan is very easy to talk to, and good at providing explanations and helping clients to understand why the paperwork is important, as well as helping with negotiation strategy.’

‘Liam McCabe shows enthusiasm and commitment to the client and the work being undertaken, professionalism at all times, responsiveness, and knowledge of the industry and subject matter.’

‘We value their attention to detail and understanding of the ever-changing regulatory environment. They have the ability to react quickly to events and to stick with the issue until it is satisfactorily resolved. I would like to show particular gratitude to Jarleth Heneghan and Cassandra Byrne for their assistance.’

‘William Fry’s data privacy and data protection practice has great strength and depth across the team. The team resource appropriately and are extremely responsive and proactive in providing advice. They have also been extremely resourceful in the past in terms of providing creative secondment arrangements.’

‘William Fry is the market leader when it comes to fintech.’

‘John O’Connor is a stellar lawyer. I rely on him hugely for GDPR matters but also for general blockchain and tech advice.’

‘Leo Moore is beyond doubt technically gifted and one of the most approachable lawyers in the business.’

‘They take the time to get to know our business and our risk appetite to provide business-driven legal advice and practical guidance.’

‘John O’Connor has a breath of knowledge and in-depth understanding of privacy and data protection which really helps to ensure we have a thorough approach to our contractual obligations in these areas. Maggie O’Leary has been a hugely responsive lawyer who has always responded to queries swiftly and with very useful and practical insights.’

‘The William Fry team have a really strong level of technical knowledge about privacy law and are also able to apply it in practice in a commercially savvy manner. In particular, their associates are noted for being very technically strong with an excellent level of training.’

‘Leo Moore is the standout partner on privacy matters and one of the go-to lawyers in this area in Dublin. Rachel Hayes is excellent with very strong technical skills and a business-focused approach.’

‘William Fry are, without question, one of the top litigation firms in Ireland. They have an amazing roster of blue chip clients combined with a huge practice acting for the State (and State bodies) in some of the most challenging litigations.’

‘I think the William Fry litigation offering is strong.’

‘Garrett Breen is very perceptive and responsive. His advice is well balanced and he understands both the legal and the commercial aspects of the advice required. His advice is highly valued.’

‘Owen O’Sullivan is, historically, the top litigator in the firm and is now Managing Partner. Fergus Doorly is now assuming that mantle. He is a very good tactician in high-end commercial litigation.’

‘Paul Convery and Garrett Breen both lead litigation teams in claims against HSBC arising out of the Madoff collapse, and lead first class teams of litigators in a complex trial.’

‘Laura Scott is a brilliant litigator – wonderful strategic and tactical senses. What amazes me most is how she ends up being more expert than all the expert lawyers in the litigation no matter what the subject matter. This is the sign of a great lawyer!’

‘Laura Murdock in particular has been extremely engaged in respect of dispute resolution matters on which we have worked bringing a clarity of purpose to strategic discussions while simultaneously maintaining an attention to detail which is second to none.’

‘Colette Brady is a fantastic lawyer, high energy with superb insight.’

‘Innovative people strategy with flexible working to attract talent which is clearly working with their excellent team.’

‘Catherine O’Flynn, is excellent and has a well deserved high profile as a leading employment lawyer.’

‘Excellent advice and guidance. Practical solutions. Common sense approach.’

‘Approachable and practical. Major comfort in the knowledge of dealing with a highly informed professional who is acting for your best interest at all times with common sense.’

‘This team’s strengths include the attentive teamwork approach of the particular attorneys involved, and their ability to call upon subject-matter experts in a variety of areas of law that are relevant for an Irish company.’

‘The William Fry Employment Team are trusted advisors to their Clients. They offer practical and thorough advice throughout any challenges faced. Such is the level of their assistance that they feel like part of the wider team within the client. I also notice with great admiration the emphasis they place on diversity within the team and their willingness to offer flexible working to their valued solicitors.’

‘Nuala Clayton is a stand out partner in my view. She is so committed to her work and is hugely devoted to ensuring her clients get the best of advice no matter the time of day. Her unparalleled knowledge combined with her strategic approach to problems ensures clients are really well placed to make the most appropriate judgement in the most difficult circumstances.’

‘Stand out partner is Alicia Compton. Alicia has superior technical knowledge that marks her out versus the competition. She alloys this with a rare ability to put herself in the client’s shoes. This enables her to devise strategies that are legally rock solid and uncommonly client friendly.’

‘Fergus Devine provides a very solutions-based approach.’

‘Fergus Devine has many years of experience in all aspects of the energy industry and regulatory affairs in Ireland. Fergus not only focuses on the law but also advises on the commercial areas of the matter due to his vast experience. Fergus becomes fully immersed in the matter at hand and I can confidently say he leaves no stone unturned in dealing with complex matters. Available to client almost anytime.’

‘Fergus Devine is excellent in terms of his strong technical knowledge, commercial focus and responsiveness.’

‘William Fry’s energy team have always been innovative and creative whenever we have dealt with them. They fully understand the complexities of the electricity and gas markets and always work as part of the team whilst providing excellent legal and commercial leadership. I would recommend them to anyone.’

‘Fergus Devine is professional, efficient and very knowledgeable in the energy sector. The complexities and significant constant changes in regulation and legislation do not seem to be an issue and Fergus and his team always provide an excellent service.’

‘Fergus Devine is an outstanding energy lawyer. Not many other law firms have a dedicated energy team with the years of experience of Fergus Devine.’

‘Fergus Devine’s application of both his legal and technical knowledge stands alone in the industry. He has unrivalled experience in the energy sector and has been dedicated to this area for over two decades. Fergus guides clients seamlessly through the heavily regulated energy market and offers both insight and guidance.’

‘Fergus Devine is a great lawyer – very commercial, clued in and pragmatic.’

‘William Fry are a fantastically responsive, pragmatic and knowledgeable team. Highly recommended – they are our go to firm for Irish competition matters.’

‘William Fry have provided an array of multi-disciplinary legal services to our organisation over the last 6 years. Across the board, we have found their service to be excellent.’

‘Claire Waterson is a real pleasure to deal with. Very clear, collaborative and great with clients.’

‘The team led by Cormac Little has strength and depth.’

‘Cormac Little is an exceptional competition law practitioner and and also a pleasure to deal with.’

‘We have used Sheila Tormey at William Fry on a variety of EU public procurement and state aid matters. We have found Sheila to be extremely professional and diligent in her role. Her knowledge of EU competition matters is excellent, thus her advice is very clear, well considered and thoughtful. Sheila’s responsiveness to our requirements is excellent, she can take complex situations and process them into practical working solutions.’

‘I have worked mainly with Sheila Tormey, a partner in the competition practice. Sheila stands out for her excellent knowledge of CCPC decisional practice in the area of financial services, for her availability, and for being very pragmatic. The work product is always flawless.’

‘William Fry are well-renowned for their life sciences practice. The team has particular expertise in life sciences patent litigation. They are responsive and highly diligent as well as being friendly to work with. They are often engaged in substantial cross-border patent litigation matters working in close and fruitful collaboration with patent litigation teams in other jurisdictions. They also bring to bear their broader knowledge of life sciences legal issues in conducting patent litigation. The team are also refreshingly diverse in gender in the patent litigation field which can often be dominated by males.’

‘A reliable focused team, they have always provided us with very detailed work. Practical, focused, experienced providing honest advice with strong detailed legal knowledge and guidance. A personable and reliable team with passion and commitment for each case.’

‘Laura Scott and Charleen O’Keeffe are both highly recommended partners.’

‘Laura Scott is a senior partner who is an experienced leader in Irish patent litigation focusing on the life sciences sector. She is very hands-on and takes a deep, keen interest in litigation she is conducting. She is also a pleasure to work with and very collaborative. She is therefore a ‘go-to’ choice when identifying Irish counsel for life sciences patent litigation.’

‘Charleen O’Keefe is an enthusiastic, energetic partner who demonstrates strategic thinking and a keen interest in ensuring that her clients prevail in their litigation. She is sure to be a star of the future in Irish life sciences patent litigation.’

‘I’ve worked with Charleen O’Keeffe over a number of years, she is an experienced partner, personable, reliable, practical, focused, gives honest advice with strong, detailed legal guidance. Shows a true passion and commitment for each case, and is always a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Fiona Barry and Mary Cooney were excellent in accepting instructions in a sensitive and high value case. Their results, under significant time pressures, were first rate.’

‘The William Fry IT team is the foremost in the jurisdiction. Most of William Fry’s clients are multinationals, so this gives them the edge on other firms in the market.’

‘John O’Connor is a leader in data protection and IT. John always provides pragmatic and commercially and legally sound advice.’

‘The team have continued to offer a top-class service despite the difficulties of the past 18 months. Always available when required, they have surpassed expectations in their ability to work seamlessly regardless of the number of team members involved.’

‘Leo Moore always makes himself available, with great advisory skills across the entire business legal portfolio. He has quarterbacked our work through William Fry. An honorable gentleman.’

‘Leo Moore is practical, excellent technically, composed during negotiations and easy to work with. David Kirton has excellent attention to detail.’

‘They provide attention to detail and consideration for individual business needs. Maggie O’Leary is also extremely responsive.’

‘I would view this team as one of the top technology practices in Ireland. They have a good underlying understanding of technology generally and also deliver their advice in a business-savvy manner. The firm has retained a team of very strong partners despite a lot of flux in the Dublin legal market. The associates are also strong.’

‘John O’Connor is excellent. Very experienced in this space.’

‘Very experienced and professional firm. Provide practical solutions to complex matters. Very reassuring considering the pressurised industry we work in. Always feel in safe hands. Have engaged William Fry on numerous insolvency assignments and will continue to do so.’

‘A very strong insolvency scheme with good strength and depth. Ability to involve other practice areas across the firm.’

‘Fergus Doorly is a market leader in the provision of Insolvency and Restructuring legal advice. He is strongly supported by Ruairi Rynn and Craig Sowman. A very strong team.’

‘Fergus Doorly – A very experienced, calm and knowledgeable insolvency solicitor.’

‘Craig Sowman, Ruari Rynn, Rebecca Martyn and Fergus Doorly. Very experienced and professional. Provide practical solutions to complex matters. Very reassuring considering the pressurised industry we work in. Always feel in safe hands. A pleasure to work with each of them.’

‘We have worked closely with Fergus Doorly, Ruairi Rynn and Craig Sowman who are all very experienced, knowledgeable and good to work with.’

‘Craig Sowman – An excellent insolvency solicitor with good sectoral experience.’

‘Ruairi Rynn – A very able insolvency solicitor.’

‘William Fry have by far the strongest insurance legal team in Ireland. They have provided excellent support for start-ups and the subsequent disposal of 51% of share capital to create a complex joint venture and on all occasions have made it much easier for us the client with professional in-depth advice covering all aspects of business, regulation, company law etc.’

‘The team is one of the leading firms advising on insurance matters in the Irish market. It has a depth of expertise amongst the best and has advised on many of the big ticket transactions in the market in recent years. It is well suited to advising on larger, more complex insurance transactions and regulatory matters.’

‘Eoin Caulfield is the stand out partner in the practice. Originally from a corporate law background he has an excellent combination of transactional experience combined with a through understanding of the law and regulations applicable in the Irish market. In addition, he has excellent international contacts which are very useful in the context of cross-border deals.’

‘Eoin Cauldfield has provided expert guidance at all stages of our development from the initial formation and authorisation of the companies, expansion in to 11 European markets, creation of a joint venture and disposal of 51% of the share capital and all routine aspects. In my latest role as CEO of another company he has provided expert advice and guidance on several matters including for example portfolio transfers in and out.’

‘William Fry are well renowned for their IP practice. The team has particular expertise in life sciences patent litigation. They are responsive and highly diligent as well as being friendly to work with. They are often engaged in substantial cross-border patent litigation matters, working in close and fruitful collaboration with patent litigation teams in other jurisdictions. They also bring to bear their broader knowledge of life sciences legal issues in conducting patent litigation. The team are also refreshingly diverse in gender in the patent litigation field, which can often be dominated by males.’

‘Laura Scott and Charleen O’Keeffe are both highly recommended partners. Laura Scott is an experienced leader in Irish patent litigation focusing on the life sciences sector. She is very hands-on and takes a deep, keen interest in the litigation she is conducting. She is also a pleasure to work with and very collaborative. She is therefore a go-to choice when identifying Irish counsel for life sciences patent litigation. Charleen O’Keefe is an enthusiastic, energetic partner who demonstrates strategic thinking and a keen interest in ensuring that her clients prevail in their litigation. She is sure to be a star of the future in Irish life sciences patent litigation.’

‘David Cullen stands out for me within his domain and within William Fry. He has the perfect combination of technology, business and legal knowledge alongside a pragmatic, client-focused, holistic approach to delivering on our needs. He unquestionably has a genuine care for his clients which exceeds that of any other lawyer I’ve ever worked with – his care is authentic. Leo Moore is also a strong partner in the IP domain.’

‘It is a dynamic team which drives innovation and digitalisation within IP. Great to work with. Fast responses. Comprehensive in-depth knowledge and experience. Always provides practical and business-orientated solutions.’

‘Laura Scott is intensely committed to her clients; she has an eye for detail and leaves no stone unturned. Charleen O’Keeffe is a very bright IP lawyer. Colette Brady is a formidable litigator.’

‘The William Fry IP team stand out in the Irish market. They provide a full, 360-degree IP service and we can rely on them on all IP fronts. I find them to be particularly excellent in the pharma and technology (big tech/platforms) sectors with deep experience in food and beverages. William Fry appear to be involved in nearly all the big-ticket IP litigation cases and there is good reason for that given the strength and depth of their team. I also recognise the IP team as leaders in commercial IP cases, advising leading brands on strategic IP asset exploitation. William Fry is my go-to firm in Ireland for IP, without question.’

‘Laura Scott has an impressive patent practice, particularly on the pharma litigation side. Leo Moore is a very experienced practitioner and gives us clear, direct and smart insights on our cases, ensuring positive strategic outcomes; he is very user-friendly and is our go-to lawyer in Ireland. The William Fry team is good to work with, trustworthy and steadfast, which is critical when matters go late into the evening.’

‘I always come away from a meeting with the IP team at William Fry with a clear understanding of any IP issues and with a focused plan as to how to deal with them. As a business owner, this approach is so valuable. It’s never a meeting about a meeting; I feel I learn a lot from every meeting and it allows us to work smart as a business and be proactive around brand strategy as opposed to reactive. I think their PeopleBridge initiative is very interesting too.’

‘The team are very responsive and seek to find solutions quickly to any queries or issues that arise. The depth of knowledge is very evident, particularly on new directives. Every effort is made to ensure we are ahead of new regulatory requirements.’

‘Lorena Dunne (London) is always very approachable and happy to give her time, even on occasions of short notice. The quality of her work is impeccable and you can be confident in the guidance she provides.’

‘Ian Devlin – I have great respect for him and his team and the work they do.’

‘Conor Linehan will look at the issue from all sides and is relentless in his pursuit of a positive outcome for his client or in providing alternative approaches. His deliberations on issues are masterpieces of legal analysis.’

‘The team have been excellent in providing urgent, complex advice across multiple novel matters.’

‘Conor Linehan has provided invaluable support as planning and environment partner across a number of complex matters. His detailed and considered advice has been instrumental in identifying solutions to multifaceted legal issues. Michelle Martin has provided clear and pragmatic advice.’

‘They have strong commercial knowledge.’

‘Conor Linehan and Michelle Martin are excellent in terms of technical knowledge and responsiveness.’

‘Conor Linehan’s guidance was invaluable.’

‘Conor Linehan is extremely approachable and available. He explains the process and changes in the process clearly and concisely. Michelle Martin is similarly helpful and knowledgeable.’

‘They offer in-depth environmental knowledge and experience.’

‘I deal primarily with Liam McCabe on projects simply for the value Liam brings to a project in terms of years of legal and commercial experience. Acting in the best interest of his client, Liam will always say it as it is, even if his client may not like to hear it.’

‘I appreciate Liam McCabe’s frank and open approach to dealing with problem issues.’

‘The team have their finger on the pulse of current trends in the market. This is combined with a pragmatic and client-focused approach to their services.’

‘Functionally very competent but act as business partners and not just lawyers. They believe in creating a great environment and culture so their employees are empowered to be at their best.’

‘Bryanna Ryan is very capable, with a fabulous personality and very approachable style. This creates a high level of trust and better business outcomes. Liam McCabe is very experienced and can advise at all levels within client organisations right up to board level. He can also change his style and approach based on business demands but in all cases looks after the client’s interests as the number-one priority.’

‘Very much up to date with developments in the construction market, the players in the market and trends. I have found Liam McCabe to be outstanding in this regard and very personable and able to put complex arguments into plain English for me to understand.’

‘I find the team at Frys very approachable and easily accessible. They are available at short notice and provide very quick turnaround on information required. Their technical and legal knowledge around construction contracts is very impressive.’

‘I have always found the practice to be absolutely up to date, with in-depth knowledge of the market. The people are professional, courteous and both approachable and proactive. Their systems, technology and collaborative platforms are very user friendly.’

‘I would like to highlight the quality of the advice, efficiency and billing transparency.’

‘Helena Ryan stands out for her expertise and commitment to clients.’

‘Experienced, pragmatic, commercially driven and highly responsive.’

‘Lisa McCarthy is very commercially driven, always very responsive and has been great source of good advice.’

‘Always attentive to client needs. Fast, friendly and efficient.’

‘Lisa McCarthy runs an excellent team who have the same qualities of attention to detail and client service that she has.’

‘The firm and in particular the individuals provide excellent service and are solutions based.’

‘Their efficiency, proactiveness and solution-based approach makes them stand out from other firms I have worked with.’

‘William Fry’s team is exceptional in the market as a result of a senior led service, covering all areas of tax. The M&A offering is particularly strong, providing a higher quality service than the majority of alternatives in the market.’

‘The team have the depth and breadth of technical expertise to handle the novel tax structuring we require, including being able to lead the international advice. They are extremely commercial, responsive and solutions focused and provide excellent client service. They understand our business and have been able to provide innovative solutions to address our business needs. They are the best tax practice that we have dealt with in any of the big Irish law firms. We see them as trusted advisors rather than just another set of lawyers.’

‘Sonya Manzor is a top notch Irish tax advisor and her responsiveness really sets her apart.’

‘Rachel Fox is an exceptional M&A tax partner. Her technical and commercial knowledge is very strong and she allies this with a very noticeable willingness to go above and beyond for her clients.’

‘Rachel Fox is excellent, commercial and solutions-focused with an extremely broad knowledge on tax technical matters, particularly in the area of international tax structuring. She adds real value on projects, looking at the full commercial position rather than focusing just on the narrow application of the law (which is a real differentiating factor compared to many tax partners in other large firms). She goes above and beyond in terms of client care and is very responsive. She can explain very complicated, technical matters in a clear, concise way, which sets her apart from a lot of partners in competitor firms. I would not hesitate to recommend her.’

‘Given my varied business needs I have worked with Brian Duffy and Sonya Manzo from the WF tax team. The WF tax practice is an excellent “one stop” full service tax shop that can address all our tax needs. I have used the tax practices in medium to large accounting practices previously and what sets the WF tax team apart is their partner led personal approach, attention to detail and deeper understanding of the legal considerations (for example, property law) of a transaction and how that interacts with tax law.’

‘Brian Duffy is a stand out tax lawyer and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others. He is always available and a pleasure to deal with. He considers the legal points and delivers clear, commercial and pragmatic tax advice in a timely manner; he always has the needs of our business in mind. He is particularly strong in the areas of real estate tax, M&A tax support and tax disputes & litigation. He gives good counsel on a variety of legal and tax issues.’

‘Ted McGrath is also excellent. He is very detail-orientated and his advice is always clear, commercial and easy to digest. He has deep knowledge of financial services tax matters and is a real stand-out advisor in this area. On many occasions he has delivered solutions to complex and novel FS tax structuring issues, often working within tight timelines.’

‘Fantastic team. We work with them regularly and they are very knowledgeable and very easy to work with.’

‘Claire Waterson is very responsive and provides a very high-quality service.’

‘A hardworking team who put their clients first. Very quick to react and supportive while still being realistic about the recommended approach. Having dealt with a number of members of the team, they were all excellent, committed and focused on the task at hand. Quality of advice provided is first rate with the options clearly outlined. As a firm, one benefit I find is that I can deal with an individual on an issue rather than being forced to deal with a team and the associated costs. Overall, I view William Fry as a partner in our business. They are quick to react when needed and focused on solutions and what is best for our company.’

‘Lisa Carty stands out for her knowledge of the challenges faced by our company, and her ability to remain focused on the preferred outcome while dealing with all the issues that present themselves in a complex case. She was very quick to provide support when we had a particular challenge and needed additional resources. The resources provided were excellent and made a significant difference at a critical time. She is always available and solution focused.’

‘The team are extremely responsive to clients. Their client-focused approach provides incisive analysis of complex issues and clear advice to clients.’

‘Paul Convery is a standout partner. He is superb – he understands his clients’ businesses and priorities. Paul gets to grips easily with complex issues, clearly advises clients and is very available.’

‘The team’s expert knowledge of public sector construction with respect to contracts and by association their strategic approach in the context of challenging scenarios has provided us with an excellent specialist service. The ability to get to the heart of an issue quickly, fully understand it and set out a clear pathway to an effective outcome is also a key strength.’

‘Jarlath Heneghan always provides a clear pathway to overcome significant issues and does so with notable effectiveness. This is a combination of unique ability, experience and highly focused determination to achieve the optimal outcome for his clients as part of a high-quality service. Cassandra Byrne is highly responsive to clients’ needs; her contractual knowledge and ability has given us as the client great confidence in her approach, which has ultimately delivered the results and outcomes that we sought. We can recommend both Jarlath and Cassandra without reservation.’

‘The strength of the team lies in their comprehensive subject matter knowledge and their ability to apply this to our organisation’s requirements in a highly effective and timely manner.’

‘Claire Waterson provides timely, thought-through, consistently relevant and smart advice on all areas under her remit.’

‘We value them for their customer service. We do not get such attentive service elsewhere.’

‘Mary Ward and David Maughan are both extraordinary individuals. They really care for their clients.’

‘They are excellent commercially.’