Led by Ryan Ferry, the growing dispute resolution team at Winston Taylor is best known for handling complex commercial disputes, with a particular focus on shareholder oppression cases, large-scale fraud and Ponzi-scheme litigation, high-value contract and governance disputes, and reputation-sensitive matters. The technology, life sciences, real estate and private wealth spaces are key sectors for the team.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team operates with seamless collaboration, ensuring every matter is handled with precision and commercial awareness. What truly makes them unique is their ability to balance legal rigour with practical, business-oriented solutions they don’t just litigate; they help resolve.'

  • ‘The individuals I’ve worked with at Taylor Wessing LLP are world-class consistently sharp, proactive, and incredibly easy to work with.'

  • ‘Incredibly capable team. Focusing 100% on the task at hand, no detours, full commitment and availability. Exceptional outside the box thinking. Perfect knowledge of the law. Great cooperation with other jurisdictions. Always 5 steps ahead of the opponent.'

  • ‘Ryan Ferry. My experience of working with Ryan is extremely positive. His guidance and advice proved 100% correct and together with the reassurance provided through the process, I would recommend him to anybody involved in a commercial dispute.’

Key clients

  • Investcorp
  • Imagine Telecommunications
  • Mail Metrics
  • TransferMate
  • Urbanvolt Ireland
  • Taxback.com
  • IDIC
  • CluneTech Investments
  • Erisbeg
  • C20 Group
  • Fota Collection Hotels
  • Hears Technology

Work highlights

Acting for CluneTech in an arbitration claiming breach of contract by Ireland's Industrial Development Agency.
Acting for the Fota Hotel Collection in Commercial Court fraud and conspiracy proceedings against several former directors.
Practice head

Ryan Ferry