After plans to merge the Irish partnership behind Eversheds Sutherland and William Fry fell through, divisions ran deep in the law firm. Now, a new structure under Eversheds Sutherland International leaves some former partners without a home.
From Dublin to Dubai – part 4: Following initial controversy over Irish judges' involvement, the Emirates' hybrid common-law courts are emerging as global legal hubs. Is there room for Irish lawyers in those forums?
Within 30 minutes of news of the ending of merging talks being announced, Eversheds Sutherland International said its Dublin office "is to be led by partner Pamela O’Neill".
The case of Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney is the first known instance of the controversial technology being used against journalists in the UK and Ireland.
Boutique law firm Wallace Corporate Counsel was founded in 2011. Partner and head of M&A Gar Smyth explains how the firm has grown to work with some of Ireland's best companies.
Two and half years after international law firm Addleshaw Goddard merged with Dublin practice Eugene F Collins, business at the office is up 45 per cent. Head of Ireland Mark Walsh explains the firm's strategy and where its future focus lies.
Data protection and privacy is now integral to every part of business. Emma Ritchie, KPMG Law LLP's head of data protection and privacy, explains how it has become an important part of the firm's offering.
Driven by a desire to challenge the inequity she experienced in the industry, Lisa McKenna set up her own law firm. The head of McKenna & Co talks gender pay disparity and misogyny, hiring for attitude and the future of the firm.
UCD graduate Aidan Browne was in Dublin recently meeting Irish firms with two other partners in Boston-headquartered law firm Sullivan. They explain why Irish firms should look for US capital.
The meteoric growth of OpenAI’s Dublin office shows that multinationals are still very happy to come to Ireland to do business, pay (less) tax, and face regulators.
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