Eversheds Sutherland appoints data expert
Eversheds Sutherland has appointed Laura Fannin as a partner in its Dublin office.
The firm says that the appointment will further strengthen its commercial, privacy, and technology capability in Ireland.
It is the third partner hire since the integration of Eversheds Sutherland’s Irish practice into the firm’s International business.
Fannin joins the firm from Hayes Solicitors LLP, where she was a partner and led the data-protection and privacy team.
She brings more than 18 years’ experience advising clients on data protection, commercial contracts, technology, artificial intelligence, consumer law, and advertising and marketing regulation.
‘High-growth’ areas
Eversheds Sutherland say that Fannin’s arrival continues its strategy of building out its Irish platform with senior talent aligned to client demand, particularly in high‑growth areas such as AI, digital regulation, and technology‑driven commercial advice.
Pamela O’Neill (partner and Dublin managing partner) described the appointment as “another important step forward” for the Dublin office and its continued growth in Ireland since integration.
“Ahead of our move to a new office, building partner‑level capability locally is key to strengthening our ability to support Irish clients, as well as international clients seeking joined‑up Irish, UK, and European advice,” she added.
Integrated platform
Laura Fannin said: “I’m delighted to be joining Eversheds Sutherland at such an exciting time for the firm in Ireland. The integrated international platform is a real draw for my practice, particularly as clients increasingly look for multi‑jurisdictional advice across privacy, technology, and commercial regulation.”
Eversheds Sutherland’s Dublin office is set to relocate to the Cadenza building in Dublin 2 later this year.
The latest appointment follows the arrivals of tax partner Robert Dever and employment partner Mary Gavin in December.