Megan Hooper

Ms Hooper joined the firm in 2002, having relocated from Australia, and was appointed partner in 2014. She practises in commercial litigation, investigations and white-collar crime.

Ms Hooper succeeds Michael Murphy, who has led the group since 2020 and will continue as a partner at the firm.

Stephen Holst, managing partner at McCann FitzGerald LLP, said: “I am delighted to appoint Megan as head of the litigation and dispute resolution group. Since joining the firm, she has earned an outstanding reputation as an exceptional lawyer and trusted adviser to clients. Her expertise, judgement and dedication to delivering the highest standards of client service make her ideally suited to lead the group.

“I would also like to thank Michael Murphy for his leadership and significant contribution to the success of the practice over the past six years.”

Ms Hooper added: “I’m proud to lead a group of brilliant lawyers who are client-focused, experts in their field and practical in approach. I look forward to building on our group’s strong foundations and working with our clients in an ever changing and complex legal and regulatory environment.”