International firms may be taking a more hard-headed look at some of their overseas offices at the moment, but interest in Ireland only seems set to increase as growing numbers of firms look to open in Dublin to position themselves for life after Brexit.

Simmons & Simmons last week became the third international firm to confirm launch plans in the Irish Republic, following the lead of Pinsent Masons and Covington & Burling, while DLA Piper is also keeping a close eye the market.