Bird & Bird law firm appoints a new legal director

Pearse Walsh brings ten years of experience with law firm Matheson to his new role with Bird & Bird

Michael Finn, head of law firm Bird & Bird Ireland, and Pearse Walsh, legal director.

Law firm Bird & Bird has boosted its Irish tax practice with the appointment of Pearse Walsh as legal director, based in Dublin.

Pearse brings 10 years of experience with law firm Matheson, advising domestic and multinational corporate clients across a broad range of tax matters, including income tax, corporation tax, R&D tax credits and cross-border transactional planning.

Pearse’s experience will add to Bird & Bird’s strengths across corporate and M&A, intellectual property, employment, data protection, and tech and comms.

Bird & Bird has built a multidisciplinary team in Ireland serving clients being transformed by technology, innovation and a complex regulatory environment. Pearse will add to the Dublin team’s ability to support clients across these interconnected areas.

Michael Finn, head of Bird & Bird Ireland, said: “Since opening the Irish office in 2022, our ambition has been to build a practice that supports our clients who are navigating complex regulatory environments.

“Pearse’s combined tax and commercial experience will further strengthen the support we provide to clients in Ireland and across our international network.” 

 Pearse’s appointment adds dedicated tax capability, enabling it to provide clients with comprehensive support across domestic and cross-border matters.

Bird & Bird has over 1,600 lawyers in 34 offices across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa, as well as close ties with firms in other parts of the world.