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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Ireland

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance, Eversheds LLP is a second tier firm,

Eversheds O’Donnell Sweeney’s practice boasts a strong roster of energy and property clients, with key client EirGrid, the leading Irish energy business, particularly active of late; practice head Steve Rodgers led a team on the £39m acquisition loan facilities in relation to its purchase of SONI and €20m working capital facilities from Barclays Bank.

Construction

Within Construction, tier 4

Mark Varian’s team at Eversheds O’Donnell Sweeney boasts an impressive non-contentious offering despite the prevailing conditions. It advised PJ Wallis on the development of €100m bio-science centre at Trinity College.

Corporate and commercial

Within Corporate and commercial, Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Eversheds O’Donnell Sweeney provides an ‘overall service that is excellent’, and Abigail St John Kennedy is ‘knowledgeable and professional’. The firm advised Payzone on the disposal of its Dutch, Polish and German mobile top-up businesses.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Headed up by Norman Fitzgerald, Eversheds O’Donnell Sweeney’s disputes practice has been the sole legal adviser to the Financial Services Ombudsman since 2005. The team is praised as having a ‘strong understanding of the issues’ and ‘excellent business skills’. Jim Trueick is cited for his ‘dedication to the best possible outcome’.

EU and competition

Within EU and competition , Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Clients describe Sean Ryan at Eversheds O’Donnell Sweeney as ‘very smart, efficient and responsive’. He counts Dublin Airport Authority and the Irish Waste Management Authority among regular clients.

Employment

Within Employment, Eversheds LLP is a second tier firm,

The ‘excellent’ and ‘highly professional’ Eversheds O’Donnell Sweeney is the sole adviser to Microsoft Ireland on employment matters. Joanne Hyde is recommended for her ‘in depth-knowledge of employment law’, and David Fagan is ‘clear, concise, and very commercial’. Dell and Intel are other notable clients.

Insolvency and corporate restructuring

Within Insolvency and corporate restructuring, Eversheds LLP is a second tier firm,

Eversheds O’Donnell Sweeney’s ‘focused and client-centric’ offering is ‘value for money’. Neil Mahoney is tipped as ‘a real star for the future’, and Norman Fitzgerald is also highly thought of. The firm advised Zoe Group on its high-profile application for examinership.

Insurance

Within Insurance, Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Eversheds O’Donnell Sweeney recently advised a large UK insurer in relation to the new Irish Consumer Protection Code. On the contentious side, it is advising an indemnity insurer on an investment and claim.

Intellectual property

Within Intellectual property, tier 4

Eversheds O’Donnell Sweeney delivers a broad range of advice to a ‘very high standard’. Peppe Santoro, who advises on non-contentious side, is cited for his ‘ability to understand the issues’.

Pensions and employee benefits

Within Pensions and employee benefits, Eversheds LLP is a first tier firm,

The highly thought of Peter Fahy is the standout lawyer in Eversheds O’Donnell Sweeney’s team, rated by peers and clients alike. It advised Fáilte Ireland on the conversion from funded to unfunded and transfer into the National Pensions Reserve Fund.

Planning and environment

Within Planning and environment, Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Eversheds O’Donnell Sweeney is making good progress in the area, with managing partner Alan Murphy heavily involved. It advised the Irish Waste Management Association in relation to planning issues regarding a proposed 650,000-ton incinerator at Poolbeg.

Projects, energy and natural resources

Within Projects, energy and natural resources , Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Led by the highly rated Mark Varian, Eversheds O’Donnell Sweeney provides ‘business advice that is proactive and decisive’. The firm counts Green Energy Company, Bord Gais, and CP Manufacturing among its key clients.

Public sector

Within Public sector, Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Eversheds O’Donnell Sweeney advised Fáilte Ireland on the transfer into the National Pensions Reserve Fund of the funds of its two funded pension schemes. It carries our regular work for the Financial Services Ombudsman and Dublin Airport Authority.

Real estate

Within Real estate, Eversheds LLP is a second tier firm,

Managing partner Alan Murphy at Eversheds O’Donnell Sweeney is highly thought of by peers and clients alike. Recent projects include advising Leading Edge Project Directors on developing and operating a series of prominent primary health centres across Ireland. Grand Canal Square Developments and Carluccio’s other notable clients.

TMT

Within TMT , Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Eversheds O’Donnell Sweeney is ‘business focused, pragmatic, and responsive, with extensive sector knowledge’. Tony McGovern is ‘good at navigating the transaction to a successful conclusion’. The firm advised MoneyMate on the restructuring of its data management business.

Tax

Within Tax, Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Eversheds O’Donnell Sweeney’s Gavin McGuire is widely applauded for its ‘technical knowledge coupled with a pragmatic business approach’. The team advised Payzone, Aerogen and Grand Canal Square Developments on various tax issues.

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The Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act, 2010

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European Enforcement Order Difficulties

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ABANDONED COMPANIES – CONSEQUENCES / LIABILITY FOR DIRECTORS

In recent times the closure of businesses has unfortunately, become common due to trading difficulties.

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