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Sean Dempsey
Larry Fenelon
Ross Galvin
Chloe Kirby
Mark Foster
Dylan Kelly
Alison Quinn
Ross Deegan
About
Ross is an associate with a focus on commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Having trained at a leading international law firm, he brings a global perspective to his practice, complemented by a strong foundation in international languages and cross-border legal matters.
Ross has hands-on experience advising on commercial disputes and contentious matters and has developed a sound understanding of insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings from a litigation
perspective. His international academic background and language skills further equip him to advise clients on matters with a cross-border dimension.
Areas of Expertise
Clients
Ross advises clients across the technology, financial services, and sports sectors. His experience includes acting for a leading international technology firm, advising US-based finance firms on cross- border matters, and working with the FIA in connection with an initiative addressing online abuse in sport.
Education
Memberships
Law Society of Ireland (Solicitor)
Languages
About
Alison is an experienced commercial and technology disputes solicitor with over a decade of expertise in high-value and multi-jurisdictional litigation. Before joining Fenecas, Alison spent over 10 years at a large Dublin firm where she acted for clients in complex disputes before the High Court, Commercial Court of Ireland, the European General Court and cases referred from the Irish High Court to the CJEU. She acted for clients on both contentious and non contentious matters in the area of commercial contracts, privacy, patents, trademarks, copyright, content and consumer law.
Alison acted in a high profile data protection case that was litigated in Ireland with a referral to the CJEU. She also spent 6 months working in a technology company assisting the legal teams on security and law enforcement matters.
Alison is a member of the Executive Committee (Board) of one of Dublin’s maternity hospitals.
Areas of Expertise
Clients
Alison has acted for many multi-national tech companies, global healthcare companies and pharmaceutical companies, corporates and individuals. Alison is recognised for being clear minded, highly professional and personable with a strong ability to understand a client’s business.
Education
Memberships
Law Society of Ireland
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About
Jack is an experienced disputes lawyer with broad expertise in complex commercial litigation, international arbitration, and regulatory compliance matters. He has acted in high-value Superior Court proceedings, advised international companies on regulatory investigations and compliance procedures, and represented clients in large-scale arbitration.
Prior to joining Fenecas, Jack worked at a global law firm in Sydney, building a practice grounded in managing complex disputes across multiple jurisdictions. Jack maintains a strong focus on regulatory risk assessment, compliance advisory, and commercial case strategy.
Areas of Expertise
• Commercial Litigation
• International Arbitration
• Enforcement of Judgements
• Regulatory and Compliance
• Corporate and Contractual Disputes
• Risk Management and Investigations
Clients
• Jack has advised a wide range of clients, including multinational corporates, insurers, technology companies, and high-net-worth individuals.
Education
• The College of Law, Sydney – Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
• The University of Sydney – Diploma in Law
• The University of Limerick – LLB
• The University of Limerick – MA Business Management
Memberships
• Admitted as Solicitor, Supreme Court of New South Wales
• Member, Law Society of New South Wales
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About
Dylan is a third-year Law and Business student at Maynooth University, currently serving as a Legal Executive Assistant at Fenecas. His academic studies have fostered a particular interest in EU law and company law, areas where he is developing his expertise through both theoretical study and practical application.
In his role at Fenecas, Dylan supports the legal team across a range of matters, gaining valuable exposure to commercial legal practice. His dual background in law and business provides him with an understanding of the legal and commercial considerations that affect modern businesses. Dylan is committed to delivering high-quality work and contributing effectively to the firm’s client service.
Dylan aspires to qualify as a solicitor and is focused on building his expertise in corporate and EU regulatory matters.
Areas of Expertise
• Litigation
• EU Law
• Company Law
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About
Mark is an experienced commercial disputes solicitor with two decades of expertise in high-value litigation. Before joining Fenecas, Mark spent nineteen years at a boutique litigation firm, where he acted for clients in complex, high-stakes disputes before the High Court and Commercial Court of Ireland.
Mark’s practice covers all aspects of commercial and contract disputes, with particular expertise in litigation strategy and urgent injunctive relief. He has extensive experience acting for clients in the financial services sector, sports sector and handling complex regulatory and commercial disputes. He has a pragmatic, results-focused approach to contentious matters.
Mark also acted in Ireland’s first COVID-19 test case for the restaurant and bar industry, a landmark matter addressing business interruption and insurance coverage arising from the pandemic.
Areas of Expertise
• Commercial Litigation
• Sports Law
• Judicial Review
• Contract Disputes
• Crisis Management and Dispute Resolution
• Arbitration and Mediation
• Defamation
• Banking and Financial Services
• Property Disputes
Clients
Mark has acted for high-net-worth individuals, sports personalities, entrepreneurs, and corporates. He has represented some of the world’s most successful sports personalities in contentious matters. Mark’s extensive experience in complex litigation gives him a strategic perspective and commercial insight valued by clients. He is recognised for his clear and practical advice and ability to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.
Education
• University of Wales – LL.B
• Law Society of Ireland – Roll of Solicitors
Memberships
Law Society of Ireland
Law Society of England and Wales
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Jack prides himself on his meticulous attention to detail and client-focused approach, ensuring clients remain informed and supported at every stage of the process.
Areas of Expertise
• Commercial Litigation
• Debt Recovery
• Enforcement of Judgements
• Finance Litigation
• Dispute Resolution
Education
• Dublin Business School – LL.B
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About
Chloe is a dedicated and experienced Legal Executive with a strong background in litigation. Working alongside top-tier professionals in global law firms, she has gained invaluable insight into the intricacies of advocating for clients. Chloe prides herself on providing clear, supportive, and instructive guidance throughout the litigation process, ensuring that clients feel informed and empowered.
Areas of Expertise
• Commercial Litigation
• Personal Injury
• Health Care
• Liability
• Insurance
• Crisis Management and Dispute Resolution
• Mediation
Education
• University College Dublin – BCL
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About
Ross is an experienced disputes lawyer with over a decade of expertise handling complex, high-value “bet-the-company” disputes across multiple jurisdictions. His practice spans commercial litigation, international arbitration, and regulatory investigations, acting for a wide range of corporate clients, governments, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
Before joining Fenecas, Ross held senior roles at multiple top-tier global law firms, gaining extensive experience in high-value, complex disputes before the Superior Courts of Ireland, England and Wales, Australia, France, and premium international arbitral tribunals, such as the LCIA, ICC, ICSID, and SIAC.
Areas of Expertise
• Commercial Litigation
• International Arbitration
• Aviation
• Energy
• Telecommunications
• Funds disputes
• Technology
• Transnational Litigation
• Shareholder and Corporate Disputes
• Crisis Management and Dispute Resolution
• Mediation
Clients
Ross has acted for a broad range of clients, including governments and state entities, international corporates and multinational companies across all sectiors, ultra-high-net-worth individuals and business leaders, energy companies, technology and telecommunications companies, and international airlines.
Education
• University College Dublin – BCL (European)
• Leiden University – LL.M in Public lnternational Law
Memberships
New York State Bar
New York State Bar Association
Arbitration Ireland
Languages
French – Fluent
German – Intermediate
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About
Sean is a solicitor with broad experience advising public bodies, regulators, and private clients on complex commercial litigation and regulatory matters. He has acted in landmark cyber litigation, advised on high-value insurance and environmental compliance, and represented clients in disputes involving financial services, construction, and property.
Working across top Dublin firms, Sean has built a practice grounded in detailed technical analysis and strategic dispute resolution. He has managed significant volumes of sensitive data breach claims, provided regulatory advice on insurance instruments valued up to €60 million, and acted in proceedings involving contractual disputes, defamation, and grant challenges.
Sean has contributed published commentary on regulatory developments and government procurement, and maintains a strong interest in legal strategy and innovation.
Areas of Expertise
• Commercial Litigation
• Regulatory
• Cybersecurity and Data Breach Claims
• Environmental and Insurance Advisory
• Contractual Disputes and Defamation
• Banking and Financial Services
• Construction and Real Estate Law
• Public Sector and Administrative Law
• Agricultural and State Aid Disputes
• Mediation and Dispute Resolution
Clients
Sean advises a diverse client base, including state agencies, regulators, banks, environmental bodies, developers, and asset managers.
Education
• Law Society of Ireland – Roll of Solicitors
• Law Society of England & Wales – Roll of Solicitors
• BA (Hons) in History & Political Science – Trinity College Dublin
Memberships
Law Society of Ireland
Law Society of England & Wales
Languages
French – Fluent
Italian – Intermediate
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Larry is an experienced litigator with over 25 years’ experience acting for parties in commercial litigation disputes. He is also an experienced dispute resolver in Alternative Dispute Resolution forms such as internal arbitration, adjudication, expert determination, conciliation and mediation.
Larry is a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators since 2001 and holds diplomas in both Domestic and International Arbitration. He is appointed to act as arbitrator and advocate in arbitration and is a member of the London Court for International Arbitration (LCIA).
Larry sits on the Law Society’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Committee and is a past chairperson. He is an appointed mediator and represents parties at mediation, having been a CEDR accredited commercial mediator since 2005 and a member of the Irish Commercial Mediators Association (ICMA).
He contributed a chapter on Alternative Dispute Resolution in publication ‘Practice and Procedure in the Commercial Court’, an Irish legal authority. More recently he was granted the designation of ‘Senior Counsel’ by the Government of Ireland, in recognition of his litigation expertise and experience. Larry is passionate about strategy and innovation in law and is a graduate of the University of Oxford.
Areas of Expertise
• Commercial Litigation
• Judicial Review
• Property disputes
• Construction disputes
• Banking disputes
• Funds disputes
• Shareholder disputes
• Insurance disputes
• Crisis Management
• Investigations
• Regulatory
• Sports Advisory and Disputes
• Fraud and Asset Tracing
Clients
Larry’s clients include international corporates, insurers, law firms, not for profit organisations, investment funds, asset managers, private equity, investors, developers, commercial landlords, retailers and hospitality.
Education
• Institute of Bankers – Cert International Investment Funds (ongoing)
• University of Oxford – Dip Strategy and Innovation
• Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution – Accredited Mediator
• University College Dublin – Dip International Arbitration
• University College Dublin – Dip Arbitration
• Law Society of Ireland – Roll of Solicitors
• University of Limerick – BA Law & European
Memberships
Law Society of Ireland
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Irish Commercial Mediation Association
London Court of International Arbitration
Institute of Bankers
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