Jonathan Sheehan

The firm opened its first international office in London in March 2001 and now has operations in the UK, Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey.

There are now over 600 legal and professional services personnel across the firm’s four European offices.

Jonathan Sheehan, managing partner of Walkers’ Ireland office, said: “As we celebrate the milestone anniversaries across our European business, it is a timely opportunity to reflect on the depth of the commitment of our Ireland office to the region.

“Ireland has become a vital hub within our European offering, and our continued growth here is closely linked to the strength of the platform we have built across the region.”

Mr Sheehan, who has served in the post since 2022, is to be succeeded by Nicholas Blake-Knox as managing partner for Ireland from May 2026.

Hughie Wong, managing partner of Walkers’ London office, said: “Celebrating 25 years in Europe is a proud moment for all of us.

“London was our first step outside the Caribbean and it set the tone for how we operate internationally: operating in the same time zone as our clients, collaborating across offices and focusing on delivering consistently strong outcomes.

“As we look ahead, we will continue to invest in our people and our platform so we can support clients at the most complex end of the market.”
 
Fraser Hern, head of Walkers’ Channel Islands business, added: “This year is particularly meaningful for our Channel Islands practice as we mark 20 years in Jersey and 10 years in Guernsey.

“Our Channel Islands offices form a crucial part of our European platform, supporting clients on complex multi-jurisdictional matters while remaining closely connected to the wider Walkers network.

“These milestones reflect not only the strength of our local teams, but the benefits of operating as part of an integrated European business.”