Dechert is moving to larger offices in Dublin in a bid to respond to increasing client demand, in the latest expansive move in the city.

The firm announced that it will move to a space almost two thirds larger than its current home at George's Dock.

It will move to an 8,600 sq. ft. office at 5 Earlsfort Terrace, in the centre of the city's business and cultural district.

The Dublin office currently focuses its practice on advising asset managers, and has had a base in the city since 2010.

Earlier this year, the office hired financial services partner Carol Widger from offshore firm Maples Group as the office managing partner.

Widger said: "Dechert is committed to the Dublin market and our investment in new office space reflects the significant increase in client demand we've experienced over the last few years, and is also a clear indication of our planned future growth to continue to meet the needs of our clients, who value the global footprint of an international service offering."

The firm also hired financial services partner Ciara O'Leary from Maples in September.

Dechert is the latest firm to expand its offering in the city.

Several firms grew via local mergers this year, including Fieldfisher and Clark Hill. Meanwhile Clyde & Co launched an office in the city, while DLA Piper hired a four-partner team to its base in the Irish capital.