WILLIAM FRYTracy is a knowledge lawyer and senior associate specialising in Corporate / M&A.
Tracy is a qualified solicitor with extensive knowledge of Irish company law. Before joining William Fry, Tracy held a number of positions as in-house counsel and company secretary for international and listed entities. She also lectured in business law and Corporate M&A at BPP University in London and she lectures in aspects of company law at the Law Society of Ireland on its Diploma courses.
Tracy is the Knowledge Lawyer for the firm’s Corporate / M&A and Company Secretarial teams. She produces updates and briefings on legal developments, develops and delivers training to colleagues and provides transactional support on different aspects of corporate law.
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The Omnibus 1 Directive, which amends the CSRD and the CS3D, has now been published in the Official Journal and comes into force on 18 March 2026. ...
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Here is a selection of our recent publications from November 2025.
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EP endorses simplification of sustainability reporting and due diligence laws under Omnibus 1 - CSRD and CSDDD to apply only to very large companies
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We review the new FCA authorisations webpage and the examples of best practice and areas for improvement for applicants for regulatory authorisatio...
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Here is a selection of our recent publications from August 2025.
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We review BPFI’s report to regulators with recommendations for more effective, efficient financial regulation in Ireland.
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We examine recent Capital Requirements Directive updates on the provision of banking services from third countries.
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The Central Bank of Ireland recently contacted certain regulated firms to inform them that those intending to avail of an exemption in respect of c...
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Welcome to the May 2025 edition of Legal News. Here is a selection of our recent publications.
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Here is a selection of recent publications and podcasts contained in our June 2024 edition.