Paul Convery
William Fry LLPWilliam Fry LLP’s white-collar crime practice handles high-profile cases and investigations for clients including public sector bodies, multinational companies, and high-net-worth individuals. The team regularly acts for clients in proceedings before the Irish High Court and advises on money laundering, bribery, and corruption matters. Laura Murdock has significant experience of handling complex multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes involving financial crime and jointly heads the team with Paul Convery, who specialises in shareholder disputes and reputation management issues. Deirdre O’Donovan’s practice often involves advising clients on investigations arising from allegations of corporate wrongdoing and significant data breaches. Other key contacts include Adele Hall, Joanne Ryan, and litigator Garrett Breen.
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Key clients
- Havila Kystruten
- Swan Hellenic Cruises Limited
- Maybourne Hotels Group/Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani
- Avonburg Finance Limited
- Pola Logistics Limited
Work highlights
- Represented a number of parties in asset recovery proceedings, where the ultimate owner of the asset is a sanctioned entity.
- Represented various parties in proceedings alleging corporate raiding and conspiracy to defraud.
- Represented parties who are the focus of an investigation by Inspectors appointed by the High Court in an allegation of a significant data breach at the group.
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