Appointments

Linda Hynes, partner at Lewis Silkin Ireland, has been appointed as chair of the Employment Law Association of Ireland (ELAI). Ms Hynes, a partner in the employment, immigration and reward division of Lewis Silkin's Dublin office, will oversee the work of ELAI, which includes liaising with stakehold

Belfast and Newtownards firm Worthingtons Solicitors has announced the promotion of a new partner and two new associate partners. Brian Moss has been promoted to partner in the firm's litigation department, where he specialises in judicial review litigation and disputes involving public law and huma

Northern Ireland corporate and commercial law firm Mills Selig has announced the promotion of Rebecca Logan to senior associate. Ms Logan joined Mills Selig as a commercial litigation solicitor in 2019, having previously spent three years at a specialist commercial litigation firm in the north-east

Dublin firm Richard Grogan & Associates has announced the promotion of employment law specialist Natasha Hand to senior associate in the firm. A graduate of NUI Galway, Ms Hand joined the firm as a trainee in 2018 and was appointed as an associate solicitor in 2019.

Dublin firm Lavelle Partners has announced the promotion of Greg Flanagan to partner in its commercial property team. Mr Flanagan, who joined the firm in 2018 and previously held the position of senior solicitor, is the second partner in the commercial property team alongside Nicola Walsh.

James Hamilton, a former director of public prosecutions, has been appointed as chair of the government's new Advisory Council against Economic Crime and Corruption (ACECC). Mr Hamilton previously led the government's review of structures and strategies to prevent, investigate and penalise economic

Human rights lawyer Mark Kelly has been appointed as Ireland's new inspector of prisons. Mr Kelly will replace Mark Toland, who has been fulfilling the role on an interim basis since the dramatic resignation of Patricia Gilheaney in February.

Practising barrister Aidan Cotter has been appointed as chair of Board Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), the state agency for the Irish seafood industry. Mr Cotter, who called to the Bar in 2019, was appointed by agriculture minister Charlie McConalogue for a three-year term.

International law firm Bird & Bird has appointed data protection, IP and technology specialists Deirdre Kilroy and Anna Morgan as its first partners in Dublin. The firm's new office in Ireland will be based in George's Dock, close to Dublin’s tech hub Grand Canal Dock, and will officially

A&L Goodbody LLP (ALG) has appointed Enda O'Keeffe as a partner in the firm's construction and engineering group. Mr O'Keeffe is an expert in the avoidance, management and resolution of construction disputes. He is a trusted commercial advisor to a number of top-tier entities in the construction

BHSM LLP has announced the appointment of Eoghan Murphy as a solicitor in the firm's corporate department. Mr Murphy specialises mainly in the areas of commercial agreements, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions.

Dublin lawyer Martina O'Mahoney has been promoted to partner at global law firm Kennedys as part of the firm's largest-ever promotions round. The firm has appointed 22 new partners – more than twice as many as last year – bringing its total worldwide partner count to 293. Of the new part

The Probation Service has announced the appointment of Olivia Keaveney as its new deputy director of operations for courts and community. Ms Keaveney brings more than 18 years' senior management experience across the Probation Service and the charity sector. She previously held the position of assis

Lawyer Stuart Anderson has been appointed as head of public affairs at the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry. As part of a new member service, Mr Anderson will lead NI Chamber's direct interactions with politicians, helping to shape the legislative agenda and supporting elected repre

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP has announced a significant expansion with the appointment of 15 new partners this month. The business law firm said the new hires follow "exceptionally strong growth in 2021", when it saw its revenues increase by 23 per cent to €98 million.