Emma Hutchinson

Emma joins Irish Legal News with a unique and exceptional blend of legal and journalistic experience. She currently serves as country director for Ireland at 360 Business Law and is a qualified barrister, journalist and business leader. She is studying for an MBA at the Open University and has an LLB from Trinity College Dublin.

Her appointment comes at a pivotal time for Irish Legal News as the news brand continues to expand its coverage of the legal profession, justice system, public policy and the business of law across the island of Ireland.

Emma Hutchinson said: “I am delighted to be joining Irish Legal News at such an exciting stage in its development. Since its launch in 2015 Irish Legal News has become the go to daily news source for legal professionals across the island of Ireland and I often turn to it in my practice as a barrister. 

“The legal profession is undergoing significant change and there has never been a greater need for trusted, independent journalism that informs, challenges and connects the legal community. I look forward to working with colleagues, contributors and industry stakeholders to build on our strong reputation and create new opportunities for engagement, thought leadership and professional dialogue across Ireland.”

Mark Hollinshead, chief executive officer of Hero Media & Entertainment Ltd, said: “Emma brings a rare combination of legal expertise, journalistic talent and commercial acumen. Her experience as a barrister, combined with her leadership credentials and deep understanding of the Irish legal sector, makes her the ideal person to lead Irish Legal News into its next phase of growth. We are delighted to welcome her to the Hero Media & Entertainment family and look forward to strengthening Irish Legal News as the leading source of legal news, insight and analysis across Ireland.”

The appointment reflects Hero Media & Entertainment’s continued investment in specialist professional communities and follows the company’s strategy of building market-leading media platforms that serve legal, business and professional audiences through high-quality journalism, events and commercial partnerships. Emma will be based in Dublin and Belfast.