William Fry, one of the country’s largest commercial law firms, is in advanced negotiations to merge its practice with rival firm Eversheds Sutherland in a deal designed to create a new powerhouse in Irish law.  It is understood that high-level negotiations have been ongoing for some time but there are still more details to be agreed upon.  The proposed merger between William Fry and Eversheds comes at a time of increasing consolidation within the industry, and when a number of leading international law firms are entering the Irish market.  William Fry, one of the most recognisable brands in Irish commercial…