Simmons & Simmons acquires CC Solicitors
Global firm Simmons & Simmons has expanded its Dublin office through the strategic acquisition of CC Solicitors and its experienced team led by Colleen Cleary.
The team at CC Solicitors are practitioners and litigators in employment law.
Founder Colleen Cleary, together with Regan O’Driscoll and Bernadette Daly, will join Simmons & Simmons.
The team are trained workplace investigators with the US-based Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI).
Cleary is also an accredited mediator with CEDR.
Her previous roles include chairing the Employment Law Association of Ireland (ELAI) and active membership in the American Bar Association (ABA) and its International Labour and Employment Law Committee.
She is also the newly elected Irish representative for the European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA).
Stellar
Commenting, Laurence Renard (partner and head of international employment practice, Simmons & Simmons) said: “Colleen and her team have a stellar track record, with an excellent set of international contacts across the industry.
"We’re passionate about the continued growth of the practice and expanding the reach of our global client base even further. With her wide experience, Colleen and the team will help us do just that.”
Country head Rachel Stanton said: “This strategic acquisition underscores Simmons & Simmons' commitment to enhancing its service offerings and strengthening its position in the global legal market.”
Colleen Cleary commented: “Simmons is a fantastic fit for CC Solicitors, and I’m excited to be leading Simmons’ dedicated employment practice in Dublin.”