Gerard James

Partner

Gerard is a Partner in William Fry’s Litigation & Investigations Department.

Gerard James

Gerard is a graduate of both the University of Wales (LLB) and University College Dublin (LLM Commercial Law). Gerard also holds a Diploma in Commercial Arbitration from University College Dublin and a Diploma in Commercial Litigation from the Law Society of Ireland.

2025 Legal 500 EMEA

Practice Areas

Litigation & Investigations

Related Sectors

Food, Beverage & Agribusiness

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