Mr Stewart joins Lewis Silkin to lead the data, privacy and cyber team in Belfast.

With previous experience as an in-house legal counsel and data protection officer to global, data-focused businesses, he brings a wealth of knowledge in policy drafting, incident responses and investigations, data subject rights and auditing north and south of the border, as well as England and Wales.

Ms McNally brings over 15 years’ experience in advising both public and private sector clients on both complex commercial and technology projects.

Her specialisms include advising on the procurement, use and licensing of technology solutions, outsourcing and logistics, as well as routes to market, e-commerce and consumer contracts.

Mr Ward is an experienced corporate lawyer with a keen interest in digital and alternative legal services delivery (ALSP).

His expertise spans transactional work in mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, investment funds and commercial matters, as well as having deep knowledge of the legal tech and ALSP market from founding and growing a market leading corporate and commercial ALSP team.

Mr Gallagher joined Lewis Silkin in 202 and is part of the Belfast office’s employment, immigration and reward team.

He is highly skilled in defending claims for clients in the Industrial Tribunal, Fair Employment Tribunal, the County Court and High Court in Northern Ireland, including complex discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claims.

Lewis Silkin now employs more than 70 lawyers, paralegals and support staff in Northern Ireland.

The firm first established roots in Northern Ireland in 2021 after merging with specialist employment law firm Jones Cassidy Brett. IP, tech and media practice Forde Campbell joined forces with the firm in 2022.

Ciara Fulton, partner and head of Lewis Silkin Belfast, said: “We’re delighted to welcome three new members to our team, as well as developing and recognising the talent that we already have here in our office in Belfast.

“This growth comes from increased demand for both our corporate and employment legal services in Northern Ireland.

“With many of our team being qualified across multiple jurisdictions, it means we can expand our GB and Ireland-wide networks even further.

“Hiring and promoting the best legal talent ensures that we can stay ahead of developments in the industries our clients work in.”