UK law firm Browne Jacobson has outlined its strategic plans to grow its legal team in Ireland over the next four years.
The company opened its first overseas office in Dublin in September.
The Dublin office will initially focus on delivering an integrated end-to-end practice for its domestic and international clients with further service lines expected to be added in response to client demand.
As the UK’s number one employer for social mobility, Browne Jacobson is also committed to encouraging and promoting talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. Its latest FAIRE (Fairer Access into Real Experience) virtual careers event, which is aimed at nurturing young talent and promoting greater diversity and inclusivity in the legal profession, attracted over 100 young people from across Ireland.
The office has been founded by a four-strong partner-led team of respected contentious and non-contentious lawyers with extensive experience advising start-ups, investors, tech multi-nationals, and global brands on IP, technology/sourcing, data privacy and digital transformation matters.
Two of the four founding partners, Jeanne Kelly and Ciarán Markey, are permanently based in the Dublin office.
The other two founding partners, Declan Cushley and Anthony Nagle, put in place the strategy to open in Dublin.
Declan is the head of the firm’s commercial & technology group and Anthony is the national head of technology, outsourcing and digital transformation based in London. Both will be dividing their attention between London and Dublin.
Jeanne Kelly and Ciarán Markey said that having its first overseas office in Ireland is a real game changer for the company and its clients.
“It will ensure we are perfectly positioned to meet growing client demand for an integrated cross border offering spanning three of the world’s primary tech hubs – London, Dublin and the US,” they said.
“As a firm we’re passionate about making sure our teams on the ground truly reflect the societies we serve. We have ambitious plans to grow our Dublin office over the next few years and will ensure that we take full advantage of the bounty of diverse talent available locally,” they added.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said that Ireland is home to a lively and experienced legal services sector and Browne Jacobson’s plans for strategic growth in Ireland will offer wonderful employment opportunities for our legal and business service professionals.