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Irish Roots, Global Opportunities: How to successfully scale your business overseas


by Lizzie Gore-Grimes
23rd Nov 2024
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We hear from three of Ireland’s most successful entrepreneurs on how the support of Eversheds Sutherland allowed them to break borders and scale their business overseas…

Ireland may be a small nation, but we continue to punch way above our weight and outperform on an international level. Much more than merely a gateway to Europe, Ireland is producing some of the world’s most exciting entrepreneurs. But to successfully scale abroad the right support is crucial.

That’s why we attended Eversheds Sutherland’s standout event: Irish Roots, Global Opportunities – a theme that perfectly captures the spirit and ambition of the renowned law firm. Although based here in Ireland (with offices in both Dublin and Belfast) Eversheds Sutherland is a truly global, full-service law firm with 70 offices in more than 30 countries all over the world.

“We all know that Ireland stands as the European gateway of choice for many international companies seeking to establish a presence in Europe,” begins Marie O’Riordan, Partner, Real Estate, Eversheds Sutherland. “Despite our small size, Ireland continues to make a significant impact on the global business stage. This is a really exciting time for Irish companies, as we see so many growing their brand and expanding beyond our borders to bring their offering to new markets.

“We at are very privileged to continue to support many brilliant Irish-founded companies, such as the Thérapie Clinic group and 4thArq, as they expand into new territories, and not just in Europe, but further afield, in the larger markets of North America and Asia.”

Global support service

“Our global footprint as a top 10 global law firm means we can support our clients seamlessly on their cross-border legal and tax requirements,” states Mary Kiely, Partner, Corporate, Eversheds Sutherland Ireland. “We provide local expertise and global coordination. Our clients have one point of contact on all legal matters globally which ensures consistent, tailored and quality advice wherever they operate.

“We are ‘a one-stop shop’ for our clients as they seek to expand their businesses from Ireland. We work with our clients to navigate the complexities of different regulatory, political and operational landscapes, ensuring compliance with local laws and international standards.”

With a growing global footprint encompassing over 70 offices in more than 30 countries, Eversheds Sutherland is the standout law firm of choice for companies with an international focus.

Growth strategies

“We support clients by offering practical and commercially-driven solutions to support their future growth,” explains Maria O’Brien, Partner, Corporate, Eversheds Sutherland. “For clients who are seeking to grow outside of Ireland, we leverage our global network in order to give clients the information they need to fully assess any legal, regulatory, financial or other risks and considerations associated with the entry into new markets. With a growing global footprint encompassing over 70 offices in more than 30 countries, we are the standout law firm of choice for companies with an international focus and financial institutions looking to do business in and from Ireland, across Europe and beyond.”

Tailor-made solutions

“We support businesses across all sectors and at every stage of development, from start-ups to listed companies,” continues Maria O’Brien. “I would advise every business to partner with advisors it can trust; who understand their business and can provide tailor-made solutions that support their commercial objectives.

“For businesses seeking to expand internationally, it is important they work with legal partners that are aligned to the target markets they are looking to serve, ensuring they have the appropriate expertise and resources available locally – something we at Eversheds Sutherland can offer as a point of differentiation.”

Photography and video by MDA Productions

If you have an interest in finding out more about a firm whose people live its values, are purposeful, purpose-led, and support their communities discover more at Eversheds Sutherland’s website.