Originally from Cobh, Ms Kelleher graduated from University College Cork with a degree in Law and French. She subsequently trained in Dublin before qualifying as a solicitor in 2025.

Ms Kelleher also spent a year in Australia, where she worked with the regulator responsible for employee health and safety. She now joins the corporate, commercial and regulatory team at O’Flynn Exhams, where she will advise clients from a range of industries and sectors.

Welcoming the appointment, Micheál Ó Mulláin, managing partner at O’Flynn Exhams said, “As our corporate, commercial and regulatory practice continues to develop we continue to invest in the calibre and breadth of expertise within the team. Laoise brings a strong academic background as well as invaluable experience and insights from her past experience. These are important strengths in supporting our clients as they navigate an increasingly complex commercial and regulatory environment.”

Ms Kelleher added, “Joining O’Flynn Exhams is an exciting opportunity to build my career in Cork and to work alongside an excellent team of professionals. The team has an excellent reputation and I look forward to supporting clients across the practice.”