William Fry LLP advises on a wide range of competition matters, including acquisitions, merger control work, and proceedings before the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. The team is led by Cormac Little, who specialises in EU and Irish competition law, merger control issues, and public procurements. Sheila Tormey leads on merger control work, while Claire Waterson focuses on sector-specific regulatory matters. Hilary Beattie is also a key member of the team, noted for her expertise in EU and Irish competition law and merger control regulations.
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- ‘Claire Waterson is impressive in her knowledge of competition and regulatory law. Her calm temperament in high-pressure moments is unwavering.'
- 'Laura Murdock is highly efficient in her work and is excellent at managing legal teams for litigation.'
- 'Adele Hall is not only extremely knowledgeable but also has a work ethic beyond most people I know. Yet she takes the time to discuss things carefully with clients and counsel, when her warm personality shines through.’
- ‘William Fry LLP is rightfully viewed as one of the leading addresses for competition law in Ireland.’
- ‘Cormac Little is a very experienced competition lawyer. Clients very much benefit from this experience and his excellent relationships throughout the Irish competition law community. His assessments are always very clear and candid.’
- ‘William Fry is highly experienced with deep knowledge of the Irish market and precedent cases. They take a pragmatic approach, understanding what it takes to get deals done and how regulators think. They have been able to get very complicated deals through the regulator with little fuss. They are professional and very easy to work with.’
Key clients
- Coimisiún na Meán
- KWD Group
- DCC
- The Irish Times
- Uniphar
- Dense Air Ireland
- EirGrid
- wienerberger
- The Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
- TL Mussels Limited
- Crescent Seafoods
- SOLAS
Work highlights
Advised Coimisiún na Meán, the body responsible for regulating broadcasters and online media, on its design and implementation of a new regulatory regime for online safety.
Advising a software provider under investigation by the CCPC for allegations of competition law infringements.
Advised KWD Group on its high-profile acquisition of Bord na Móna's recycling business, achieving clearance of the acquisition in Phase 1 with remedies.
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Practice head
Cormac Little
Other key lawyers
Claire Waterson; Sheila Tormey; Hilary Beattie; Laura Murdock; Adele Hall