Ann Lalor

Ms Lalor will join Bank of Ireland in 2026 from multinational law firm Pinsent Masons, where she is currently partner and head of the Dublin office.

In her role at Pinsent Masons, Ms Lalor has advised a range of Irish and international banks and financial institutions, as well as mezzanine lenders, private funders, corporate borrowers, and investment vehicles in bilateral and syndicated banking transactions.

She has also worked across a range of other sectors including real estate and construction, transport and logistics, natural resources, and energy.

Prior to her current role, Ms Lalor held partner roles with Whitney Moore and Addleshaw Goddard (formerly Eugene F. Collins).

Billy O’Connell, chief strategy officer at Bank of Ireland, said: “I am delighted that Ann is joining Bank of Ireland as group general counsel.

“She brings exceptional experience to the role, with a wealth of knowledge of the banking and financial landscape.

“This will be invaluable to the group as we launch a new strategy in 2026.”