Fergus is a Partner in William Fry’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department, specialising in commercial litigation and insolvency. He has experience in all aspects of commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis on shareholder disputes, contractual disputes, financial services and tax litigation. His insolvency expertise is advising examiners, liquidators and receivers of companies, as well as creditors, directors and shareholders of insolvent companies.
Recent significant work includes advising:
- The Respondents in a shareholder dispute heard by the Commercial Court and the Court of Appeal where the Petitioner issued proceedings pursuant to section 205 of the Companies Act 1963 alleging minority oppression
- Debenhams Retail (Ireland) Limited in its restructuring through examinership.
- ICDL GCC Foundation FZ-LLC in the Commercial Court and the Supreme Court in its successful claim against the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited
- A leading Irish Bank in Commercial Court proceedings where judgment was obtained against a debtor for sums in excess of €48m
- B&Q Ireland Limited on its restructuring through examinership
- Cintra Infraestructuras Internacional SLU -v- The Revenue Commissioners in Commercial Court judicial review proceedings.
- Mothercare Ireland Limited in its restructuring through examinership
Fergus lectures on the Law Society of Ireland’s professional training courses. He is a member of the Commercial Law Committee of the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association and a member of the Irish Society of Insolvency Practitioners.
In Chamber Europe 2017, clients consider Fergus to be "strategically and tactically very good" in corporate litigation.
IFLR 1000 2017 say "Fergus Doorly is a superb lawyer. His advice is reasoned, considered and delivered in a calm reassuring way. He knows the court system and can anticipate problems well in advance."
Chambers Europe 2016 state that Fergus "is really good at identifying pitfalls for the client and will suggest innovative, unprecedented and adventurous techniques. He gives strategic input by taking an objective viewpoint."
Chambers Europe, 2015 praised Fergus for his "sensible and down-to-earth approach".
According to Chambers & Partners, 2014 Fergus Doorly is valued for his strong advice and skill in contentious matters. Clients note: "He understands the process and can deal with the other side to get things knocked along fast and efficiently."
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