Flexible Legal Resource for your IRISH business

What is Vario?

Vario is the 5th Practice Group for Pinsent Masons.

It provides clients with support relating to (1) Flexible Legal Services; (2) Managed Legal Services; (3) Company Secretarial Services; (4) Legal Project Management; and (5) Consulting: Process & Technology.

Is Vario a part of Pinsent Masons?

Yes, Vario is a Practice Group within Pinsent Masons, making our offering a law-firm captive ALSP (Alternative Legal Service Provider).

The other 4 Practice Groups within Pinsent Masons are: (1) Finance & Projects; (2) Property; (3) Risk Advisory Services; and (4) Transactional Services.

What sectors does Vario work within?

Vario mainly operates within 5 primary sectors. These are: (1) Energy; (2) Financial Services; (3) Technology, Science & Industry; (4) Infrastructure; and (5) Real Estate.

What type of clients use Vario Flexible Services?

A very wide range! Our client base covers sectors from banking to TMT and infrastructure, and from large multinationals through to public sector organisations. The common thread is that each client is seeking a flexible legal resource to help them meet their challenges.

What jurisdictions is Vario active in?

Vario has a permanent presence in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and the UAE.

We also have partnership arrangements in place within the USA, South Africa and the Netherlands to allow us to support clients within these jurisdictions.

“Vario have provided a flexible resource, enabling us to have dedicated in-house support, with the ability to flex up and down as the project needs have evolved. Vario’s connections back to Pinsent Masons have also enabled us to draw on specialisms or broader support where needed.”

Head of Employment Law, Mitie

“I knew that Vario was the right solution for us because I’ve used them before and they’ve always provided us with really good quality candidates within the time scale that we needed them.”

Head of Legal, Zurich Insurance

“Vario is definitely a service that I would work with again, particularly for projects where you need someone who can get to work quickly with the right skillset and also to work in an integrated way with an outside law firm. It’s hugely beneficial!”

General Counsel, Enfinium

“The Vario team take the time to explore their clients’ requirements and offer appropriate solutions.”

Head of EMEA Legal, AlixPartners

“Vario have fast become my go-to provider for legal consultancy in the energy sector. We have been impressed with the high quality of the personnel (Vario consultants) we have worked with and really appreciate the user-friendly approach of the Vario offering.”

Legal Manager, Premier Oil

“Vario is a potentially useful solution if you are looking to hire a senior, specialised lawyer for temporary coverage.”

Challenger

“We were struggling to recruit directly for a position relating to a project our legal team was embarking on and Vario stepped in to support us with resourcing requirements. The Vario Flex Consultant has settled in well and is a valuable member of our legal team support the project.”

Stanwell Corporation