Fiona Duffy

Fiona Duffy is a consultant with PF O’Reilly. For over 30 years she worked as a defence litigation solicitor. During this period, she became interested in the law relating to the practice of Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR). In time this interest developed into and became an integral part of the work Fiona does.

Fiona provides compassionate and forward-thinking advice on complex fertility related issues, including advice on parentage, guardianship and adoption arising out of donor conception and surrogacy. Her experience spans multiple jurisdictions and she is recognised as one of the leading legal experts on Irish AHR law.

Her extensive legal experience is complemented by her deep commitment to ethical practices and legislative advancements in AHR. She has actively contributed to the shaping of Ireland’s legislative framework for AHR.

Fiona has advised and represented parents in litigation, including in two pivotal cases in which judgments were delivered in the Supreme Court in 2023.

Fiona’s other career highlights include serving as vice chair and chair of the Litigation Committee of the Law Society of Ireland, as a member of the Circuit Court Rules Committee and as a member of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.

Fiona is a Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Human Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA) and has served on numerous ethics and advisory committees. She is a member of the UK and Ireland LGBT Family Law Institute and a board member of Merrion Fertility Clinic.

Fiona’s expertise, advice and insights are widely sought after. She is a regular speaker, writer and contributor to both Irish and international conferences and media outlets.