Mr Garrett Breen > William Fry LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

William Fry LLP remains a significant player in the dispute resolution field, routinely landing a major market share of instructions in cases before the Commercial Court. Beyond the courts, it has an established record in arbitration, mediation and commercial negotiations. The firm continues to build its presence in regulatory investigations and is prominent in partnership and shareholder disputes. Garrett Breen heads the team and has more than 30 years’ experience in dispute resolution, while Paul Convery  is an established name in large-scale disputes, including sanctions and derogations litigation, competition cases and financial disputes. Fergus Doorly , Laura Murdock and Mary Cooney are also rated. Deirdre O’Donovan was promoted to the partnership in 2024, while Owen O’Sullivan is a top practitioner and has now completed his stint as managing partner.

William Fry LLP has a robust practice advising government departments, regulators, and public bodies on a wide range of issues, including public procurement, state aid, regulatory compliance, and project financing. Renowned for its proficiency in financing and developing telecoms, energy, and transport infrastructure projects, the team is led by Claire Waterson, with key contributions from public sector employment specialist Alicia Compton and experienced litigator Garrett Breen.