New Developments in Norwich Pharmacal Jurisdiction
Irish High Court expands Norwich Pharmacal relief into the regulatory investigation space.
Paul has been instructed on numerous domestic and multi-jurisdictional disputes. He has extensive experience of advising clients where issues arise involving financial litigation, including financial crime litigation, investigations and reputational damage issues. Work as lead advisor has also included ongoing advisory and litigation roles in complex sanctions and derogations applications, advising in respect of a multitude of aviation/transportation insurance disputes, advising high net worth individuals and corporate entities in respect of ongoing shareholder disputes, defamation and conspiracy allegations, representing global banks in misappropriation and fraud proceedings, representing global corporations in technology, data and communications disputes and advising in respect of multi-party competition cartel cases. He is also instructed as an independent expert on behalf of U.S. headquartered global banks.
He is a regular lecturer and published authority on litigation matters. Paul is an invited Fellow of the International Academy of Financial Crime Litigators. He is President of the Commercial Litigation committee of the Union Internationale des Avocats. He is on the ABA International European steering group, is Vice President of the ABA International Litigation committee and is Assistant Editor of the ABA International Dispute Resolution News. He is also the sole Irish Expert of the International Distribution Institute and a member of the London Commercial Litigators’ Forum.
2026 Legal 500 EMEA
"Paul Convery is very business-minded and responsive, and his no-nonsense approach is very appreciated. His knowledge of both the legal and commercial aspects of our dispute, and also of the industry itself, is excellent. Paul is a leading light in dispute resolution." "Among the individuals I have worked with, what stands out is the combination of expertise, judgement, and client focus. Paul Convery brings exceptional strategic insight in managing complex disputes. Adele Hall is highly responsive, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing complex files."
2026 Chambers Global
"He combines a calm, methodical approach with a clear focus on outcomes, which is invaluable in navigating complex and high-value disputes." "Paul Convery is a go-to solicitor for big-ticket commercial disputes and handles them in a tactical and tenacious manner." "Paul Convery is absolutely a pleasure to work with."
2025 Legal 500 EMEA
"Paul Convery is a highly respected and experienced litigator. Very calm under pressure. Paul is always focused on achieving the best commercial result for the client." "Paul is very client-focused, providing stellar advice and innovative solutions in complex litigation."
2025 Chambers Global
"Paul Convery is fantastic to deal with, especially on technical, complex commercial disputes." "Paul is a really good operator."
2025 Chambers Europe
"Paul Convery is fantastic." "He's highly experienced." "Paul is very emotionally intelligent."
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