Helen Mulcahy | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

Professional background

I represent companies, funds and entrepreneurs in commercial, banking and finance disputes as well as collectors and artists involved in difficult commercial disputes. I oversee the Art Law team.

I am experienced in shareholder disputes, fraud matters as well as contractual and regulatory disputes.

I am a CEDR accredited mediator and am a registered mediator with the Civil Mediation Council. I also represent clients at mediations.

I am also an accredited solicitor advocate with higher rights of audience in all courts and have represented clients in the High Court and Court of Appeal.

I have had articles published in the New Law Journal and Commercial Litigation Journal.

Disputes in my practice are varied and have included:

  • Acting for noteholders in disputes with IBRC and other banks over the expropriation of notes following an exchange offer for new notes which were valued at substantially less than the existing notes, setting precedent in Assenagon Asset Management SA v Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Ltd [2012] EWHC 2090 (Ch) (27 July 2012).
  • Advising an art collector about a substantial collection which failed to sell at auction by a reputable auction house.
  • Successfully represented three of the defendants in the Michael Douglas & Ors -v- Hello! trial as solicitor-advocate on issues of breach of confidence and privacy.
  • Representing Wirecard in striking out a conspiracy claim: Manek & Ors v Wirecard AG [2020] EWHC 1904 (Comm) (15 July 2020).
  • Advising a global bank on regulatory matters.
Awards & recognition

Awards & recognition

Legal 500
Helen Mulcahy is a fierce and compelling lawyer who always finds a way to get the best result for her clients. One of the best fraud practitioners around.
Legal 500
Confident, very professional, ethical and detailed-oriented
Legal 500
A strong practice in finance-related litigation, including bondholder and noteholder disputes
Chambers
Helen is a brilliant lawyer to work with - very professional and knowledgeable about her field, which is art and tech, as well as IP issues. She is someone who cares passionately about her clients and makes sure they are looked out for.

Authored pieces

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Dispute Resolution
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Navigating complex bond disputes: Injunction, joinder and collateral use of documents

30.10.2025
London's Commercial Court has provided useful guidance in connection with funds paid by bondholders which are then held by intermediaries for the benefit of the issuer until conditions are met, including a discussion as to whether these funds are held on trust. 
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IP
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Non-fungible freedom - NFTs, Trade Marks and Free Speech

26.08.2025
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Dispute Resolution
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Recent banking disputes arising out of Russian sanctions

21.08.2025
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Art
Press Release

Fieldfisher shortlisted at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2025

23.05.2025
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Art
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Safra takes on Christie's in court…again

12.03.2025
An interesting contrast has emerged between the New York Court and the English Court in relation to a well-known collector seeking injunctive relief from the leading auction house, Christie's.
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What others say…

Legal 500
Helen Mulcahy is a fierce and compelling lawyer who always finds a way to get the best result for her clients. One of the best fraud practitioners around.
Legal 500
A strong practice in finance-related litigation, including bondholder and noteholder disputes
Chambers
Helen is a brilliant lawyer to work with - very professional and knowledgeable about her field, which is art and tech, as well as IP issues. She is someone who cares passionately about her clients and makes sure they are looked out for.