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Fergus Long

Partner, Cork Office

Fergus is a Partner, practising as part of the Dispute Resolution team with a particular focus on the defence of Professional Indemnity and Insurance claims. Having practised in Litigation for over 30 years, and with a background in Insurance and Employment related cases, Fergus brings a wealth of hands on experience to clients.

He has advised in a number of significant actions including Madoff related litigation, banking, insolvency, commercial and claims against Solicitors and other professionals. He advises the firm's clients, indigenous and multinational, public and private sector, in a range of issues both contentious and non-contentious.

He has spoken at various seminars for Insurers. He is a past President of the Southern Law Association, and a past member of the Council of the Law Society of Ireland, the Regulation of Practice Committee of the Law Society and the Clinical Trials Research Ethics Committee of Cork Teaching Hospitals.

Education

University College Cork (BCL)

Professional

Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland.

Accolades

Fergus is recognised for exceptional standing in the legal community in The Legal 500 and Chambers Europe.

Sarah Slevin always provides good advice at an unexpected time of need. Her advice is always efficient and competent and explained in a very concise and clear way. She handles everything with professionalism and care.
– The Legal 500 (2023)
Diarmaid Gavin is very experienced in his sector and dealing with the CCPC, he can navigate a transaction through all the requirements. A client needs a skilled pair of hands in engaging with the CCPC and Diarmaid delivers that.
– The Legal 500 (2023)
Richard Martin is the full package. He has incredible judgement, is a brilliant strategist and is an absolute pleasure to work with.
– The Legal 500 (2023)