Appointments

Environmental lawyer Alice Whittaker has been named as the new chairperson of Philip Lee LLP, taking the reins from the beginning of 2026. Founding partner and chairperson Philip Lee is set to retire at the end of 2025, leaving the firm in the hands of Ms Whittaker and managing partner Jonathan Kell

The Law Society of Northern Ireland has welcomed 13 new members to its ruling Council following an election which saw a significant increase in turnout. The body that represents and regulates more than 3,000 practising solicitors reported a turnout of 28.2 per cent in the election, up from 17.8 per

UK law firm TLT has appointed corporate lawyer Michael Hamill as a partner in the firm's Belfast office. Mr Hamill joins TLT from Pinsent Masons, having led that firm's corporate team in Belfast.

Professor Kim Lane Scheppele has been appointed as visiting full professor at UCD Sutherland School of Law. Professor Scheppele is the Laurance S Rockefeller Professor of Sociology and International Affairs at Princeton University, where her work focuses on the rise and fall of constitutional democr

A&L Goodbody has welcomed newly-qualified solicitors Catherine Sheppard, Holly Emerson, Holly Molloy, Luca StClair, Martyn Doherty and Niall O’Hare to its Northern Ireland team. The six join the firm following their completion of its trainee solicitor programme, bringing the headcount in B

William Fry has appointed Jason Milne as partner and head of the firm's environment and planning group. Mr Milne brings over 25 years' specialist expertise in environmental, planning, and health and safety law.

UCD Sutherland School of Law has welcomed Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC, Professor Neil H Buchanan, the Honorable Patricia Lucas and Dr Nikolaos Pitsos as adjuncts. Ms Ní Ghrálaigh, who has been appointed as an adjunct full professor, is a leading international and human rights

Northern Ireland firm MKB Law has promoted James Boyd and Daniel McCracken to associate director. Mr Boyd joined the firm in 2022 and is a key member of its corporate team, working closely with director Gordon McElroy on some of the largest commercial transactions in Northern Ireland.

BHSM LLP has appointed Niamh Carragher as a senior associate in the firm's commercial real estate team. Ms Carragher has extensive experience in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions.

Lawyer John McEvoy has been appointed as chief executive officer of Duality Healthcare in Northern Ireland. Mr McEvoy has played a pivotal role in guiding Duality Healthcare's strategic vision and growth to date as chairman and co-founder.

Mayo solicitor Rosemarie J. Loftus has been elected as president of the Law Society of Ireland. Ms Loftus is a partner at family law firm Bourke, Carrigg & Loftus in Ballina, County Mayo. She qualified as a solicitor in 1991.

Northern Ireland firm Tughans has announced 16 appointments, including the promotion of Nadine Brennan to partner in the firm's dispute resolution practice.

Lewis Silkin has appointed Olivia O’Kane as a partner to lead its specialist media law practice in both Belfast and Dublin. Ms O'Kane has over two decades of experience specialising in media disputes related to a wide range of complex media areas.

Gateley Legal Northern Ireland has welcomed newly-qualified solicitors Kate Adair and Paul Kerr to its Belfast office. Ms Adair has joined the construction team and Mr Kerr has joined the commercial dispute resolution team following the pair's completion of their two-year training contracts with the

Whitney Moore has appointed Sean Ryan as a partner in its corporate M&A and regulatory team and head of the firm's EU and competition group. Mr Ryan joins from Eversheds Sutherland, where he built a strong reputation for guiding clients through complex transactions and regulatory challenges.