Addleshaw Goddard’s Bold Move: Why Piaras Power’s New Role Could Shake Up Finance & Projects Like Never Before

Isn’t it fascinating how some moves just make you stop and think, “Now, that’s power play in action!” Addleshaw Goddard, the heavyweight in international law, just dropped a strategic gem by bringing Piaras Power on board as partner in their finance & projects practice in Ireland. With a name like Power, you better believe this hire is about serious momentum—especially when you consider the practice has doubled in size over just three years. Piaras isn’t just another lawyer; he’s a seasoned pro with over two decades of hard-won expertise in acquisition finance, real estate, and alternative asset sectors. He’s stepping in to join forces with heavy hitters like Ray Byrne and John Kearns, signaling that this firm isn’t just growing—they’re redefining the game in Ireland’s financial legal landscape. So, what’s next when you’ve got the right talent and an ambitious expansion strategy? Buckle up—Addleshaw Goddard is on a rocket ride. LEARN MORE

International law firm Addleshaw Goddard has appointed Piaras Power as partner in its finance & projects practice in Ireland.

Power will join the firm on October 1 from Eversheds Sutherland.

The company said the hire strengthens the finance & projects practice, which has doubled in size over the last three years, and underscores the firm’s ambitious expansion plans in this area.

Power brings to the firm more than 20 years’ experience as a partner working in acquisition finance, cash flow, asset-based lending, real estate & development finance, with a particular focus on the residential, healthcare and alternative asset sectors.

He will work alongside Ray Byrne, partner and Addleshaw Goddard’s head of finance in Ireland, and recent hire John Kearns, who is a partner in structured finance and debt capital markets, to broaden the firm’s client offering in the finance sector.

The appointment follows a period of sustained growth for Addleshaw Goddard in Ireland.

The firm’s new office at the award-winning Fitzwilliam No.28 in the heart of Dublin now hosts 90 solicitors, with the firm adding 15 new hires in the last year, consisting of 12 new solicitors and three Partner hires.

It is now one of the largest international law firms operating in the Irish market. The Irish firm achieved growth of 12% in the most recent financial year to April.

Current clients supported by Addleshaw Goddard Ireland include Bank of Ireland, AIB, Jackie Greene Construction, Tuath Housing Association, The Land Development Agency, Home Building Finance Ireland, the Mercantile Group, Fold Housing Association, Kennedy Wilson, Hines, Tifco Hotel Group, Marks & Spencer, IMC Cinemas, Harvey Norman, Zara, Q-Park, Johnson & Johnson, Corum Asset Management, Vodafone, H&M, Sky, Dunport Capital Management, ING Bank, and RELM.

Welcoming the appointment of Power, Mark Walsh, head of Addleshaw Goddard Ireland, commented: “Our Finance & Projects practice has been a major driver of our growth over the last three years.

“We have doubled in size while adding new areas of expertise to our client offering with each new hire. Piaras is a proven leader in his area, and his appointment reflects increased client demand and our determination to continue our growth path in the Irish market.

“We are delighted to welcome Piaras, a market leader in his practice area as the latest addition to our firm. His reputation, deep sector knowledge, track record and client-first approach will be invaluable as we continue to grow our Finance & Projects practice.”

Speaking on his appointment, Piaras Power said: “I am delighted to be joining Addleshaw Goddard at a time of such strong growth for the firm.

“I look forward to working with the Finance & Projects team and collaborating with our international colleagues as we work towards new ways to deliver valuable work for our clients, whilst building on the strong momentum already seen by the firm in Ireland.”

Photo: Piaras Power. (Pic: Naoise Culhane)