Our experience includes advising:

BioMarin Pharmaceuticals Inc on its agreement to buy a bulk biologics manufacturing plant from Pfizer for US$48.5m

The Sodexo Group on the purchase of a majority interest in Zehnacker Ireland Holdings Limited which will trade as Sodexo Zehnecker Healthcare

Helix Health Group Limited on the €5m investment by the Diageo Ulster Bank Equity Fund Limited Partnership, and in relation to on-going commercial and intellectual property issues

BiancaMed on its sale to ResMed, and on an on-going basis,  in the commercial exploitation of its patents with strategic partners including negotiating agreements with Omron Healthcare, a Japanese leader in healthcare solutions, Dorel Inc., one of the leading providers of healthcare solutions in the United States and iRhythm a leading international player in the cardiac rhythm monitoring sector

University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre (UPMC) in relation to its investment in the Beacon Hospital which involved a complex corporate restructuring, liaising with Goodbody Stockbrokers to obtain the consent of tax investors to various aspects of the transaction, tax advices, renegotiation of the Group’s banking facilities, rebranding of the hospital and property and construction advices

The Medical Protection Society on medical negligence claims, regulatory and medical ethics issues, attendances at Inquests in the Coroner’s Court and in relation to complaints against MPS Members to the Medical Council

UPMC in relation to its acquisition of a minority shareholding in various entities that have contracted with the HSE and the Board of Beaumont Hospital in relation to potential co-location hospitals at Cork, Limerick and Beaumont

UPMC in respect of its investment in and operation of the Whitfield Clinic in Waterford and its day to day operations at the Beacon Hospital

The State Claims Agency, the Health Insurance Authority and the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board

Barchester Healthcare on the recently opened Knightsbrook Village retirement community and primary care centre in Trim, County Meath, Stewarts Hospital and other private healthcare providers

International Investment and Underwriting (IIU) and Hibernian Health (formerly VIVAS)Management on the recent sale of their majority stake in the health insurer VIVAS to Hibernian Group

Pharmacies in the Irish pharmacy sector including Boots Retails (Ireland) Limited andUniphar plc, on protection of their trade mark portfolios and other matters

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“William Fry was instrumental in guiding us through all aspects of the complex transaction and due diligence. The expertise include Irish law, government contracting, tax, property, bank restructurings, real estate/leasing as well as general advice on the Irish business culture….Overall, the service provided by William Fry was excellent. At all times they approached matters with professionalism and with UPMC’s best interest……Our business objective was successfully completed.  It would have been impossible without the counsel of William Fry. It was well worth the investment spend…..Excellent advisor to contracting matters with the Irish government.”
David Farner, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, UPMC

 

David Carthy
David Carthy is  ‘knowledgeable’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2015 - Corporate & Commercial

 

“Overall David was outstanding as our lead attorney and advisor.  His strengths included client relations, listening, communication skills, background of knowledge in healthcare, breadth of knowledge, ability to mobilize firm resources as necessary.  As lead partner for the engagement, David was integral to each aspect of the complex transaction.  His counsel, experience and negotiation skills are excellent.”
David Farner, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, UPMC

 

Barbara Kenny
Is very strong at ‘solving problems’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012

 

David Cullen
"An absolute expert and key leader," David Cullen "understands not only where our business is, but what our plans are, how we want to grow and what the consequences are," enthuse clients.
Chambers Europe, 2014 - Intellectual Property

David Cullen is a firm favourite with clients and is described as “calm and considered, with a wealth of knowledge about the area.”
Chambers Europe, 2013 - Intellectual Property

 

David Cullen is ‘one of the best in the business’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2013

 

As well as winning plaudits for his technical ability, David Cullen is lauded as a 'superb negotiator. He can see around corners and anticipate the issues that will arise.' 
Chambers Europe, 2012

 

David Cullen is ‘one of the best in the business’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012