Eversheds Sutherland (International) is pleased to announce the successful integration of its Ireland practice into its International business, as part of its strategic goal to build market leading capabilities in key jurisdictions.
Effective from 15 September 2025, the practice in Ireland will see an initial 26 partners and 170 colleagues join the International firm as a financially integrated practice with offices in Dublin and Belfast, having been a member of the firm’s Europe business for over 20 years.
Pamela O’Neill, Managing Partner, Dublin, will lead the firm’s operations in the Republic of Ireland, while Gareth Planck, Senior Office Partner, heads the Belfast office in Northern Ireland. Together, they and their teams bring a wealth of local knowledge and practice and sector experience to the new integrated practice.
This strategic move by Eversheds Sutherland reinforces the firm’s commitment to Ireland as a key jurisdiction, ensuring the delivery of seamless cross-border legal services to clients in the UK and Ireland, Europe, the US and the firm’s wider global network.
Keith Froud, Global Co-CEO and International Chief Executive, Eversheds Sutherland comments:
“I am delighted to welcome our new partners and the wider team in Ireland to Eversheds Sutherland International. With a full-service offering across the offices in Dublin and Belfast, we are one of the only leading global law firms with such capabilities in this important market.
“Opportunities for our clients in Ireland are considerable and today’s announcement is a significant step in our long-term plans for the future. We wanted an ambitious, likeminded team of the highest quality and that is exactly what we have achieved. I am confident that we will now be able to move our strategic goals for our Irish business forward at pace.”
Alexander Niethammer, European Managing Partner, Eversheds Sutherland comments:
“Many of our major clients, particularly those based in the US, have their European headquarters in Ireland, and the firm already advises eight of the largest 15 listed companies with headquarters in Ireland.
“Of particular note, Financial Services clients which have operations and investments in Ireland, can take advantage of access to EU markets, with Ireland the only English-speaking, common law jurisdiction in the EU.
“We are also excited to develop further our TMT clients as this sector accounts for over half of Ireland’s total service exports. Ireland is currently the third largest software exporter in the world and we are really excited for our clients and our team on what the future holds.”
Pamela O’Neill, Dublin Managing Partner, Eversheds Sutherland comments:
“Eversheds Sutherland’s Ireland team is now in growth mode. Alongside advising clients in leading sectors, including Financial Services, TMT and Life Sciences, our lawyers have deep experience in Energy, Corporate, Banking, Real Estate, Litigation, Tax, Pensions and Employment.
“We are proud to join the International firm and to deepen our commitment to clients in Ireland and beyond. Our team is energised by the opportunity to collaborate closely with colleagues around the world, delivering best-in-class service across all core practice areas and sectors to both domestic and international clients.”
Gareth Planck, Belfast Senior Office Partner, Eversheds Sutherland added:
“Our longstanding presence in Northern Ireland and now as part of the International firm’s impressive platform, ensures that our clients benefit from both local insight and international reach. We look forward to growing together as one firm, supporting businesses in Northern Ireland to grow domestically and internationally.”
