Appointments

Beauchamps has announced the promotion of Jeanie Kelly to partner in the firm's projects, infrastructure & energy group, specialising in planning & environment law. Having joined the firm in January 2025, Ms Kelly has quickly distinguished herself as a leading practitioner in the field, brin

Arthur Cox has appointed two new partners and six new of counsel across the firm.

A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP has welcomed Keith Dunn as a new partner in its commercial and technology department in Belfast. Mr Dunn advises clients on a broad range of commercial and contractual matters, with a particular focus on data protection, intellectual property and cyber security.

Carson McDowell partner Cathal O'Neill has been re-elected as Northern Ireland chair of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL). Mr O'Neill is co-head of the defence insurance litigation team at Carson McDowell, which he joined in 2017.

Foot Anstey McKees has recruited Chris Milligan and Michael Kelly to its Belfast office as partners. The firm has made a total of 10 new appointments in Belfast since last year's tie-up between Northern Ireland firm McKees and UK law firm Foot Antsey.

Caldwell & Robinson Solicitors has welcomed Barry Donnelly back to the firm as a partner. Mr Donnelly rejoins the firm having spent five years as head of information governance and data protection officer at Northern Ireland's Education Authority.

International law firm Simmons & Simmons has recruited Louise Dobbyn as a partner in its financial service regulation practice in Dublin. Ms Dobbyn joins the firm from Matheson and brings significant experience advising international financial institutions including banks, investment firms, fund

Former Legal Aid Board CEO John McDaid has been appointed as chairperson of the Adoption Authority of Ireland. Mr McDaid led the legal aid agency from 2014 until 2023, having joined in 1993 after a period of working in private practice as a solicitor in Dublin and in Australia.

Dr Carol Coulter is to lead the establishment of a new government-backed family law reporting project, modelled on the Child Law Project she started in 2012. The Family Law Reporting Project aims to enhance transparency for the public about private family law proceedings and build confidence in the

Clonakilty solicitor Niall Geaney has been elected to the judicial bodies of motorsport's governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). Mr Geaney was elected at FIA's 2025 general assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan as a new judge of the FIA International Tribunal a

Northern Ireland firm Tughans has expanded its real estate team with the appointment of Catriona Sharkey as of counsel. Ms Sharkey joins Tughans from Sheehan in Dublin, bringing more than 15 years’ specialist experience advising on a broad range of commercial property matters across both

Ann Lalor has been appointed as group general counsel at Bank of Ireland. Ms Lalor will join Bank of Ireland in 2026 from multinational law firm Pinsent Masons, where she is currently partner and head of the Dublin office.

Global law firm Baker McKenzie has appointed Helena Woodward as executive director of its centre in Belfast. The firm's Belfast centre provides business and professional services support to its clients and offices around the world. Established in 2014, it now employs around 500 people.

RDJ LLP managing partner Jamie Olden has been appointed as a lay member to the governing body of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI). The RCPI Council sets the College’s mission, vision, and strategic direction, approves general policies, and ensures accountability by monitoring

Byrne Wallace Shields LLP has recruited Kevin Harnett as partner in the firm's construction law practice. Mr Harnett has 20 years’ experience advising on all aspects of construction law, encompassing both transactional and contentious matters.