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William Fry Announces New Managing Partner

Leading law firm William Fry is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Bourke as the Firm’s next Managing Partner.  Bryan, whose tenure as Managing Partner will officially begin on 1 November 2014, is currently Head of William Fry’s Corporate Department.  He succeeds Myra Garrett who has been Managing Partner for the past six years. Myra will return to full-time practice in the Firm’s Corporate Department.

Bryan joined William Fry in 1993 and has been a Partner in the Firm since 1999.  He has extensive experience in corporate transactional work, having advised on some of the largest public and private business mergers and acquisitions in Ireland in recent years.

Speaking of his appointment to the role of Managing Partner, Bryan Bourke said, “I am delighted to have been elected as Managing Partner of William Fry.  It is a privilege to have the opportunity to lead the Firm, particularly at a time when the Irish economy is returning to growth. On behalf of the Firm, I would like to thank Myra Garrett, who, in her role as Managing Partner over the last six years, has shown enormous dedication in driving the growth of the Firm and its business.”

Myra Garrett added: “I welcome Bryan’s appointment and am confident that under his leadership William Fry will continue to thrive and deliver excellent service to our clients.”

William Fry has headquarters in Dublin and has offices in London, New York and Silicon Valley.  The Firm is due to move to new modern offices at 2 Grand Canal Square, Dublin later this year.