Eversheds Sutherland’s public sector team specialises in all aspects of transactional and contentious matters, focusing on public and administrative law and advising on the exercise of regulatory powers. The practice advises a diverse client base, including public bodies, regulators, and local authorities, on major projects, procurement contracts, and PPP developments. Peter Curran leads the non-contentious side of the practice, specialising in public procurement, commercial contracts, and regulatory matters, with a focus on energy, education, and social housing projects. On the contentious side, Pamela O’Neill, an experienced litigator and head of dispute resolution, oversees significant judicial reviews and statutory appeals.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Eversheds Sutherland's public sector team have real strength in depth, across the partnership and through to senior associates, associates and solicitors. They are incredibly client-focused and willing to go the extra mile to deliver.’
- ‘Pamela O'Neill is a star player in public sector work. A wealth of experience combined with commercial nous makes her a go-to name. Eoin Mac Aodha is invariably responsive, knowledgeable and committed to his clients. Ciara Geraghty and Paula Shine have extremely bright futures in public law.’
Key clients
- Commission for Regulation of Utilities
- Dublin City Council
Work highlights
- Advised the NDFA on the procurement of a social housing PPP project and a Higher Education PPP project for a number of years.
- Advised Bristow Group on its successful tender to the Department of Transport in Ireland for the national air and sea rescue contract.