Global law firm Eversheds Sutherland has appointed five senior associates and three associates at its Dublin office, which now employs over 300 people.

Property team’s Ann Kirwan and Lynda O’Neill are now associates, as is Emma Lavin from the employment team.

Jonathan Ennis, Katie Haberlin and Ryan Duggan in the corporate team have all been named senior associates. Aonghus McClafferty in the litigation team and Robert Dever in the tax team are also now senior associates.

All the promotions will take effect from 1 January.

Managing partner at the Dublin office Alan Murphy said: “Despite this year’s challenges, we remain committed to our people and their progression – their advancement is the most important investment we can make in our future.

Ambitious

“These hard-working and ambitious young associates and senior associates have great careers ahead of them.

"As the firm continues to grow, they will grow their expertise in their respective areas and utilise our extensive global network to meet the demands of our sophisticated international client base. I wish them all every success with their future careers.”

Eversheds Sutherland is a full-service, global law practice with an all-island presence and multi-disciplinary expertise.

The global firm has 69 offices in 32 countries, including nine offices in the US.