Fionnuala McCredie KC
Mediator & Barrister
Short Introduction
Mediation offers commercial parties the chance to take control of their dispute, a control that is lost in the court or arbitration process. Fionnuala enjoys engaging with people, earning their trust and guiding them through the process fairly so as to achieve practical and lasting solutions. She is energetic, committed, down to earth, practical and friendly and undaunted by even the most complex problems or a multiplicity of parties.
Testimonials
"She really gets behind the client and is very passionate about protecting their interests – clients feel like she will go in to bat for them at every turn. Those that know her will now even consider using anyone else."
Chambers & Partners 2018
"Develops strong relationships with her clients, which means she understands their business and commercial objectives."
Chambers & Partners 2018
"Conscientious and always on top of the detail in even the most complex cases."
Legal 500 2017
About Work
Fionnuala is a distinguished barrister at Keating Chambers, called to the Bar in 1992 and appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2013. Her practice spans a broad spectrum of complex legal and technical areas including construction and engineering, public procurement, energy (including EFW), environment, professional negligence, insurance and general commercial disputes.
She is widely recognised for her incisive advocacy, strategic clarity, and technical brilliance, which have earned her a reputation as a trusted and formidable legal professional.
Fionnuala is a CEDRaccredited and CMC registered mediator with an extensive mediation practice. She is known for her pragmatic and results-driven approach. Her mediation work encompasses both domestic and international disputes, and she has adapted seamlessly to virtual mediation formats, conducting successful online mediations and using technology to improve preparation for mediation.
She is, and has been, an enthusiastic advocate for ADR and mediation in particular throughout her career.
Expertise
- Commercial & Corporate
- Construction, Property & Planning
- Public Sector & Governance
- Culture, Lifestyle & Sport
- Industry, Energy & Environment
- International Trade & Competition
Languages
- English
Memberships
Civil Mediation Council (CMC) - Registered Mediator