Mr Curran is a dual-qualified and highly experienced commercial and Insurance litigation lawyer and in particular, has extensive experience in professional negligence litigation. He is the co-author of the only dedicated Irish legal text on Irish professional indemnity law and he is currently co-writing a new book on Insurance Claims in Ireland which is due to be published in 2027. He is also qualified as a sports arbitrator for the GAA and is former independent chair of the Disciplinary Committee of the Irish Football Association and currently sits on the Appeals Panel for Cycling Ireland.

Harry Fehily, managing partner, said: “We are pleased to announce David’s appointment to the Partnership as we continue to grow and develop our Commercial Litigation and Insurance practice. David’s proven track record, depth of experience, and sector insight will play a key role in strengthening the support we provide to our clients. His appointment is a significant step in the firm’s strategic growth and reinforces our commitment to delivering high quality, focused legal advice nationwide.

Michael Murphy, head of financial lines/professional indemnity, added: “As a firm, we have known David for a very long time, his appointment will resonate throughout the legal and insurance sectors given David’s reputation and standing. We are very excited to be able to add David as a senior, strategic hire. He will enhance the quality, knowledge, experience and value which form the hallmark of our service offering to clients. David will also be speaking at the upcoming Holmes PNLA Conference on 18th June, completing an outstanding line up of speakers.”