Corporate law firm Flynn O'Driscoll LLP and commercial law firm Vincent & Beatty LLP have announced a formal agreement to merge, effective 1 January.

The firms said the merger reflects their commitment to expanding service offerings for their diverse client base, which spans multinational corporations, public bodies, and private clients.

“We are delighted to welcome Vincent & Beatty and their team to Flynn O’Driscoll. Their reputation for excellence and their deep roots in the legal sector are a perfect complement to our own client-centric approach," said James Duggan, managing partner at Flynn O'Driscoll.

“This merger is not only an opportunity to broaden our expertise, but it’s also part of our ongoing strategy to expand and diversify our practice to better serve our clients’ evolving needs.

"It also provides further opportunities for our colleagues to develop professionally. We are proud to continue the journey as a leading full-service law firm in Ireland and we look forward to further growth opportunities.”

Miriam Delaney, managing partner, Vincent & Beatty, said: “We have given careful consideration to how we can develop and grow the firm, our services and expertise over the coming decade.

"We have an excellent team and a strong portfolio of clients, and we believe this step is the best strategic move in the interest of all of our stakeholders.

"We have a lot in common with Flynn O’Driscoll with a similar culture, high professional standards and a client first attitude to how we both do business. We very much look forward to forging strong relationships and look forward to the opportunities this will bring.”

Walter Beatty, partner at Vincent & Beatty, said: “Today marks an important milestone in the firm’s history as we join forces with Flynn O’Driscoll.

"The rationale for this new chapter is compelling, particularly given the evolution of the legal market in Ireland. We have always embraced change and shown that we are able to evolve and grow.

"This merger with Flynn O’Driscoll is the next chapter of our story. We will continue to be a trusted advisor to our existing clients, many of whom have long-standing relationships with our team.

"We also look forward to the benefits that will accrue from partnership with the like-minded Flynn O’Driscoll team.”   

Vincent & Beatty clients will continue to be advised by their existing contacts in Vincent & Beatty and Miriam Delaney, Walter Beatty and Rebecca Matthews will join Flynn O’Driscoll as partners.

Since its founding in 2002, Flynn O’Driscoll has grown from Patrick G. Flynn Solicitors into a leading full-service law firm with offices in Dublin, Galway, and Shannon.

The firm has consistently expanded its practice through strategic mergers, including Cunningham McCormack in 2010 to build out its litigation and property offering, Trade Secrets in 2014 to incorporate its IP and Data Privacy expertise, Fanning & Kelly in 2019 to enhance its Media & Entertainment capabilities, and the 2020 merger of the commercial litigation practice of O’Callaghan Legal.

The merger with Vincent & Beatty brings the firm’s headcount to 140.

Photo: (l-r) Miriam Delaney, James Duggan, Walter Beatty. (Pic: David Cantwell Photography)