Peter Stapleton, EMEA regional managing partner, said: “We are delighted to welcome Gillian, Andrew, Killian and David to our real estate practice in Ireland. Their combined expertise significantly strengthens our real estate and construction offering at a time of exciting growth for the firm. As we celebrate 20 years in Ireland, these external appointments underscore our ambition and strategy to continue investing in our people and expanding our capabilities.”

Andrew Ion, head of real estate and partner, said: “I am very excited to join Maples’ highly regarded real estate practice and its global platform. I look forward to working closely with colleagues in Ireland across jurisdictions to provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice that supports our clients’ evolving strategic objectives.”

Gillian Beechinor, real estate partner, added: “Joining an international firm with a presence and on-the-ground experience in multiple jurisdictions made the Maples Group very attractive to me. The Group’s extensive international offering and reputation for excellence were key factors in my decision to join. I am excited to collaborate with my colleagues in Ireland and across our global network to deliver exceptional service to our clients.”