Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has announced the appointment of Employment lawyer Susan Doris-Obando to its People, Reward and Mobility (PRM) team, as a partner in the Dublin office.

Susan joined the firm on 19 February, arriving from Matheson where she was a Senior Associate. Previous to that, Susan worked in the Dentons London office as Counsel for two years, having spent 11 years at Freshfields, London. Before then, she was an independent employment barrister in London for eight years, having been Called to the Bar of England & Wales by Gray’s Inn, London.

Susan has an impressive track record of excellence in the full spectrum of employment law - advisory, litigation and transactional. Her international expertise spans across various sectors, with notable achievements in the financial services, technology and retail industries. She is a CEDR accredited mediator, and is also a former management committee member of the Employment Law Association of Ireland and the Law Society of Ireland employment committee.

Eavan Saunders, Managing Partner at Dentons Dublin, said: “I am very pleased to welcome Susan to our team. Her commitment to excellence in her field is exactly what we need to build our PRM practice and offer the expert support we know our clients want. Susan’s appointment underscores our commitment to investing in premium talent and reinforces our position as a leader in the Irish legal landscape.”

Paul Jarvis, Chief Executive for the UK, Ireland and Middle East (UKIME) region of Dentons, added: “Susan is a very welcome addition to our Dublin office. Her vast experience and deep understanding of employment law will be instrumental in building the PRM practice in Ireland and helping us to consolidate our recent growth and strategic goals.”