Pictured: Pamela O’Neill and Gareth Planck

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.

Keith Froud, global co-CEO and international chief executive of the firm said: “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.”

Ms O’Neill added: “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.”

Mr Planck commented: “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.”