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


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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. 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Eversheds Sutherland has advised Sherry FitzGerald, Ireland’s largest residential property and advisory firm, on its proposed acquisition of Knight Frank Ireland, the country’s leading commercial real estate advisor.

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.

Eversheds Sutherland takes all reasonable care to ensure that the materials, information and documents, including but not limited to articles, newsletters, reports and blogs (""Materials"") on the Eversheds Sutherland website are accurate and complete. However, the Materials are provided for general information purposes only, not for the purpose of providing legal advice, and do not necessarily reflect the present law or regulations. The Materials should not be construed as legal advice on any matter.

The Materials may not reflect the most current legal developments. The content and interpretation of the Materials and the law addressed in the Materials are subject to revision.

No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of the Materials and therefore the Materials should not be relied upon. Eversheds Sutherland disclaims all liability in respect of actions taken or not taken based on any or all of the contents of the Materials to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Materials are not intended to be comprehensive or to include advice on which you may rely. You should always consult a suitably qualified Lawyer/Attorney on any specific legal matter.

Any views expressed through the Materials are the views of the individual author and may not reflect the views of Eversheds Sutherland or any other individual Lawyer/Attorney.