Eversheds Sutherland advises Sherry Fitzgerald in landmark deal to acquire Knight Frank Ireland

The transaction marks a significant strategic move, reflecting Sherry FitzGerald’s ambition to expand its footprint across both residential and commercial sectors. 

Once completed, the deal will represent one of the most notable developments in the Irish property market this year.

The Eversheds Sutherland team was led by Partner, Mary Kiely (M&A) supported by Senior Associate, Vanessa Lawlor (M&A) and Associate, Kiain Fleming (M&A). The broader team advising on specialist elements of the deal included Partners, David McKeating (Pensions) and Claire Morgan (Competition Law), Of Counsel, Aoife UiMhaoilmhichil (Real Estate), Senior Associate Laura Ellen Ford (Tax), Dan Jackson (DP/IP/IT), Associate Claire Reihill (Employment) and Nicole Woo (Competition). 

Mary Kiely, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said: 

“It has been a privilege to advise Sherry FitzGerald on this landmark transaction. I’m proud of our team who pulled out all the stops to successfully navigate what was a complex transaction with technical precision and a commercial mindset.

“The Irish corporate M&A landscape remains active, with consolidation and strategic growth driving significant deal flow. Looking ahead, we expect this momentum to continue in the medium term and we look forward to working with our clients to support them with such opportunities.”

Eversheds Sutherland was recently recognised as one of the top global law firms for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in the first half of 2025.

According to the latest report by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the firm ranked ninth globally for the number of announced and completed deals, reaffirming its position as a leading advisor in the M&A sector.

The report highlights Eversheds Sutherland's involvement in 165 announced transactions worth $23.37 billion and 158 completed deals valued at $17.44 billion.