Eversheds Sutherland has appointed Valerie Gibson to its financial services disputes and investigations (FSDI) team in Belfast.

Ms Gibson joins the international firm’s Belfast office from Robert G Sinclair Solicitors, where she was head of litigation.

She will lead the FSDI team in Belfast. Her expertise includes handling complex litigation cases which have set legal precedent in Northern Ireland and were of significant importance in England and Wales.

Chris Busby, partner and UK head of FSDI at Eversheds Sutherland, said: “As the market continues to throw up challenging issues for our clients, the demand for multi-jurisdictional and cross disciplinary services from legal teams is high. Valerie and Zibya bring a wealth of expertise and their arrival means we now operate in all regions of the UK. These appointments demonstrate our investment in growth and our commitment to ensuring we recruit the best talent to provide a quality and sector-focused service to our clients.”