Firm Profile > Eversheds Sutherland > Dublin, Ireland

‘Eversheds have brought a practicality to their advice which means we don’t just understand the issues, but also have a real flavour of the implementation requirements and any issues there may be as a result. This detailed knowledge of all aspects of the sector are in my experience pretty unique.’

‘A very strong team well recognised and respected across the pensions industry.’

‘Peter Fahy’s unparalleled experience is greatly respected and he is a trusted advisor in bringing all parties to the best solution.’

‘They are knowledgeable pensions legal advisors. Good long-term relationship management means that we have appropriate, tailored advice which is relevant and specific.

‘Their in-depth knowledge of the pensions legislation and current pensions environment in Ireland today. They have the ability to deliver high quality work within tight deadlines and openness to discussing the points raised and their interpretations. I have found working with Peter Fahy to be an enjoyable experience where our expectations and the clients expectations have always been met or surpassed.’

‘Lorcan Keenan has recently joined as a partner – he’s technically strong, practical, with a nice client manner. A super hire by the firm.’

‘We work with Peter Fahy, Lorcan Keenan, David McKeating and Fiona Thornton. Aside from their professionalism, they are all very responsive, willing to engage to problem-solve and interested in the practical implications of their advice. Their responsiveness and their pragmatic advice sets them apart from some of their competitors.’

‘Peter Fahy and David McKeating both provide excellent support and they work well together as a team.’

‘Their knowledge, their ability to transcribe such knowledge and to explain to the client the complications of complex clauses in simple terms for accurate decision making on what works and what doesn’t work without compromising the deal.’

‘Alison Bearpark’s proficiency and accuracy in the provision of construction documentation and her calmness and professionalism in dealing with both clients and third party solicitors is outstanding.’

‘Excellent team, very diligent and professional and go above and beyond in their level of service and I could not talk highly enough of them.‘

‘Highly experienced & quality Real Estate/Property advisors.‘

‘Excellent, committed team with deep property expertise, as well as a client focus and real emphasis on meeting deadlines.‘

‘Leaders in the real estate field in Dublin. Quality partners providing thorough due diligence and good commercial advice.‘

‘Eversheds have shown a unique willingness to consistently learn whats going on in my business which saves a huge amount of time compared to other legal firms we’ve dealt with.‘

‘Prompt service, professional and experienced advice, good diversity of professionals covering the various disciplines.‘

‘Cian McGinley very intelligent and composed and gives excellent legal advice in all aspects of conveyancing.‘

‘Very protective of their clients’ positions – Solution focused on problems identified.‘

‘Sean Greene (Partner) & Michelle Stewart (Associate) – Highly skilled and good communicators.‘

‘Marie O’Riordan, Joe Stanley, Lee Murphy lead excellent teams and demonstrate real understanding of their brief and provide significant value add to our transactions.‘

‘Terry O’Malley is my main contact. Recently made partner and extremely deserving of the role. His availability and knowledge of the market stands out.‘

‘Lee Murphy is very experienced in capital markets.‘

‘We’ve worked with this team on a number of multi-jurisdictional transactions driven out of Ireland. They do an effective job of marshalling the firm’s resources to deliver a complete work product.‘

‘Gerard Ryan is a seasoned and plugged-in M&A and corporate lawyer.‘

‘Enda Cullivan is a service-oriented and highly responsive young partner.‘

‘The responsiveness and efficiency of Dermot McEvoy has been most impressive.’

‘Dermot McEvoy has been very diligent and responsive, and has provided clear advice on complex matters.’

‘Dermot McEvoy has been excellent to deal with in every way. I especially value his efficiency, availability and directness.’

‘Mark Varian goes the extra yard when prevailed upon.’

‘Marie McGinley has a deep knowledge of the GDPR.‘

‘The team stands out for its expertise, professionalism, empathy, availability and affability.‘

‘It offers a genuine partnership, sustainable solutions and market expertise.‘

‘Unique ability in the practice area.‘

‘Good commercial skills. Able to adapt complex law to practical situations.‘

‘Stephen Barry is very authoritative on health and safety matters, and is also expert in contentious insurance matters. He is a safe pair of hands.‘

‘Client focused‘

‘Neil O’Mahony gets it – he understands what is important to a client without having to follow up.‘

‘Stephen Barry is excellent, very responsive and attentive to all matters.‘

‘Strong team. Very accessible. Committed to getting the right answer.‘

‘Leader in the field. Very strong technically but with a good ability to understand a client’s business and adapt accordingly.’

‘The team at the Dublin office of Eversheds Sutherland are very professional but also personable; they have a wealth of knowledge and direct you to the right area of expertise. What makes the practice unique is the consistent exceptional standard of service they provide.’

‘The Eversheds team including support staff are always very welcoming whenever I have been on their premises. Queries are always acknowledged and responded to in a timely fashion. Expert advice is provided in a form that is easily understood.’

‘They are accessible and approachable. There is always someone available to address your queries and get straight to the point.’

‘They have been professional, timely and efficient in all of their dealings with us.’

‘I have worked with Joanne Hyde now for quite some time; she is a very effective communicator, providing excellent employment law support, she explains processes, putting across information in a clear and practical way. Joanne has a very good attention to detail and has built up a strong knowledge of how the business is structured, to provide the right support. I have not found that other competitors have the same breadth and depth of knowledge and expertise in the employment law field.’

‘Joanne Hyde is commercial in her thinking. Pragmatic in all of her dealings and a consummate professional in her work ethic. She is a pleasure to work with and also has a good sense of humour. Emma Lavin her colleague has also been a great help with advice and follow up.’

‘Joanne Hyde is outstanding. I value her thoroughness, advice and honesty when assessing situations and dealing with queries.’

‘Joanne feels more like a colleague than an external counsel. She understands our business, and hence our context and my perspective on specific situations, which is very important when discussing issues and potential solutions. She can quickly get to potential pragmatic outcomes without focusing heavily on the purely legalistic side.’

‘Exceptional and market-leading technical expertise in healthcare.‘

‘Aisling Gannon is known and respected by all who work in the healthcare and healthcare insurance community, and her technical knowledge is unsurpassed.‘

‘Excellent communication skills and style – it is obvious that the team work well together.’

‘Very personable and knowledgeable in their field.‘

‘The team stand out for their personal attention, responsiveness, professionalism and general ease of working relationships.‘

‘Marie McGinley has a personable style and approach which is well received by clients.‘

‘They provide reasoned, practical advice.’

‘More commercial & pro-active than many of their peers.’

‘Norman Fitzgerald responds promptly and effectively to requests for advice. He is a personable and calm individual.’

‘They are highly commercial and experienced.’

‘I think their client management is very good and they support them through the stressful litigation process.’

‘Eversheds have a specialism in medical negligence and have worked for us in this area for many years. It is an area of law/insurance that has changed greatly in the past 5/6 years and Eversheds have been instrumental in assisting us to respond to these changes.’

‘I would highly recommend Stephanie Kidney as a litigation solicitor as she is efficient, well-organised and responds to barristers’ needs. Aisling Gannon is also particularly good at gaining the trust of clients and steering them through litigation.’

‘Aisling Gannon is the partner we deal with. She has tremendous drive and energy and is respected by our insured clients for her knowledge and sound advice.’

‘Jim Treuick is first class. Extremely responsive, very pro-active, experienced and pays attention to detail.’

‘The industry knowledge the healthcare team in Eversheds Sutherland possess is second to none. This is particularly so due to Aisling Gannon’s leadership. The team’s knowledge of, for example, the relationships between the various insurance companies and indemnifiers in the healthcare system in Ireland is impressive. Their approach tends to be practical, proactive and results driven. The team is young, diverse and they are not afraid to think outside the box in order to get the best result for the client. They are quick to respond and energetic.’

‘Aisling Gannon is the partner in the healthcare team in Eversheds Sutherland. She is incredibly energetic, hard-working, and flexible in the face of changing situations. She is very results focused and is open to trying novel and innovative ways to resolve any given dispute, once the method gets the job done and is cost effective for the client. A highly experienced, results driven and forward thinking lawyer. She is constantly thinking outside the box in order to get the best result for the client.’

‘I can mention without hesitation Aisling Gannon and Margaret Gorman,  Head of Education. For me, Aisling is a trusted adviser who is always available to take a call within a 24-hour window, notwithstanding the competing demands on her busy schedule. She is gifted in gaining a real understanding of core issues and her understanding of organisations is critical and key to the  successful management of claims and timely resolution of disputes. In the highly litigious world in which we now operate, Aisling has brought real engagement and a true working partnership between the organisation and our insurers and insurance brokers. This inevitably will deliver better and more cost effective outcomes for all the parties involved. Aisling’s support to staff is exceptional and her feedback post court appearances e.g., Coroners Court on areas for improvement has helped drive our in-house education and training agenda.’

‘Eversheds Sutherland have been very professional with all my legal matters. Good communication and willingness to explore all avenues’.

‘Stephen Barry really understands the issues and is very practical in his advice. Extremely good and making a name for himself in the area’. 

‘Stephen Barry, Mary Kiely and Michael Twomey- three outstanding professionals’.

‘The firm’s education law department is first-rate, providing clear, practical advice and excellent customer service.‘

‘Margaret Gorman is an outstanding lawyer and a leading expert in the area of education law. She is very practical and insightful, which, underpinned by her expertise in this area, gives a client great confident in her advice. She is also very personable and accessible.‘

‘The talented team bring practicality and strategic insight to their service. They are keen to get a good understanding of their client to tailor their advice accordingly.‘

‘The team are very approachable and amenable. They are very good at creating a sense of a team with their client and are able to react and adjust to needs and changes as they arise.‘

‘Eversheds Sutherland deliver to the highest possible standards.‘

‘Peter Curran is outstanding.‘

‘Alan Connell is very knowledgeable, client-focused, and practical in his approach. It is a pleasure to work with him.‘

‘The advice provided was comprehensive, practical and delivered in a manner that was easy to comprehend.‘

‘Solicitor Emma Hartnett provided a personal and personable service.‘

‘Eversheds deliver what we need articulately, quickly, and responsively.‘

‘Alan Connell is an excellent partner who makes complex issues clear. We appreciate him for his strategy and insights.‘

‘Emma Hartnett is an excellent lawyer. She explains things to us well, and we value her for her strategic insights and availability.‘

‘Strong team with a great understanding of the client’s needs and the subject matter‘

‘Alan Connell and his team have a great focus and always come prepared to help solve the issues.‘

‘The team bring strategic insight and industry knowledge and are keen to tailor their services to their client’s needs.‘

‘The individuals are amenable and approachable. They create a good team dynamic with their client and are capable of reacting and adjusting to their client’s needs.‘

‘Sean Ryan is solid on merger applications.‘

‘Sean Ryan has an excellent unassuming manner with solid competition know-how.‘

‘Maria McGinley has a personable style and approach which has been well-received by internal clients.’

‘The depth of knowledge, understanding of the market practice and familiarity with regulator expectations sets Eversheds apart. They are extremely responsive and commercial.‘

‘Deborah Hutton has industry experience that she can bring to bear. She is responsive, understands issues and delivers an opinion promptly. She is superb to work with and have on your side.‘

‘Deborah Hutton is fantastic.‘

‘The team is truly innovative and commercial. Their regulatory experience is unparalleled and they have expertise in new and novel assets classes and complex issues throughout the global custody chain.‘

‘Deborah Hutton is a powerhouse of knowledge and experience and a highly skilled negotiator. Deborah puts her clients first, is solution driven and is a trusted and commercially minded adviser.‘