‘Property transactions should be a combined effort, not a battle’

Lawyers on opposing sides should aim to work in a cooperative, non-adversarial way, says Jerome O’Sullivan, managing partner at JW O’Donovan

Jerome O’Sullivan, managing director, JW O’Donovan Picture: John Allen

Jerome O’Sullivan is managing partner at JW O’Donovan, a position he has held for the past four years. Founded in 1931, the Cork law firm employs 25 people and primarily services corporate and commercial clients.

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I hold a bachelor of civil law from University College Cork and qualified as a solicitor in 1990. I served my apprenticeship with JW O’Donovan, so I have been with the ...