The Dublin office of international law firm Simmons & Simmons has announced the expansion of its funds practice through the hire of partner Declan O’Sullivan.

Joining Simmons from the Dublin office of a US-headquartered international law firm, Declan brings three decades of experience advising leading domestic and global clients on the establishment and authorisation of multiple investment funds – including hedge funds, private equity funds, UCITS, and property funds and management companies. He is also a member of the AIMA Council.

Declan is also renowned for his expertise in private credit and insurance solutions, having advised on many such structures and transactions, as well as his commitment to pro bono work.

The new partner hire is expected to significantly boost the capabilities of the firm’s established Dublin funds practice, made up of an experienced team including partners Niamh Ryan and James McKnight.

Commenting on the hire, Niamh Ryan, partner and Head of the firm’s Funds practice in Dublin, said: “We’re thrilled to have secured a partner of Declan’s calibre in our Dublin funds team. Declan has a stellar 30-year 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 his wide experience, Declan will help us do just that.”

On joining Simmons, Declan O’Sullivan commented: “Simmons has an outstanding reputation in the funds space, and I’m pleased to have joined its highly-regarded Dublin team. The firm has a strong collaborative culture and a formidable global network, both of which I’m excited to tap into. I’m confident my breadth of expertise and experience will help the practice to meet its ambitious expansion goals.”

This news story was originally published on the firm’s website.