Appointments

Solicitor John Jermyn has been appointed as the Diocesan Registar of the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. His appointment by the Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, sees him succeed his father and his grandfather in the role, The Echo reports.

Dublin firm O'Brien Lynam Solicitors has announced the double appointment of Anne Marie Maher and Andrew Devery in its banking and property teams respectively. Ms Maher joins as a senior associate in the firm's banking team, having previously worked in the commercial property department of a well-kn

Global legal business DWF has announced the appointment of David McNeice as head of its construction and infrastructure team in Northern Ireland. Mr McNeice was recently promoted to director in a round of appointments bringing the firm's Belfast headcount to 90.

Philip Lee has announced the appointment of Thomas O'Malley as a partner in the Dublin firm's real estate department. Mr O'Malley specialises in commercial real estate with a focus on social housing and property development.

The Medical Protection Society (MPS) has announced the appointment of clinical negligence expert Tom Hayes. MPS is a protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals and supports more than 300,000 members around the world – with over 21,000 of those in Ireland.

Tully Rinckey Ireland has announced that Grainne Loughnane has been promoted to managing partner of the firm's Dublin office. Ms Loughnane joined in early 2019 and oversees the firm’s commercial property practice.

Worthingtons Solicitors has announced the promotion of Naomi Devlin and Janeen McKay to associate partners within the firm. Ms McKay, a property lawyer who specialises in all aspects of residential conveyancing and probate matters, joined the firm three years ago and acts for a number of investors a

Irish solicitor Attracta O'Regan has been appointed as rule of law advisor to the Council of Bars and Law Society of Europe (CCBE). Ms O'Regan will assist and provide expert advice to the CCBE presidency and its standing committee, the Law Society Gazette reports.

LK Shields has announced the appointment of Emma Creaven and Aisling Monahan as associate solicitors. Ms Creaven joins the firm's corporate and commercial team in Dublin, where she will advise both domestic and international clients on all aspects of corporate and commercial law.

Sinéad Gibney has been selected by Government ministers to lead the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC), succeeding Emily Logan. Ms Gibney, who previously served as the human rights watchdog's inaugural director from 2014 to 2016, was selected following an open recruitment comp

Dublin-based Reddy Charlton has announced the appointment of Stephanie Whelan and Caoimhe McCrea following their qualification as solicitors. Ms Whelan, based in the firm's property team, advises on all aspects of residential property; commercial property; probate wills and estate planning; and, lan

Insurance and risk specialist BLM has announced the appointment of Seamus White and Audrey McGinley as partners in Dublin. The UK-headquartered firm now employs 50 people in Dublin, its only office in the EU following Brexit.

O'Flynn Exhams (OFX) has announced the appointment of Judith Curtin and Joan Byrne as partners in the firm's Cork headquarters. Ms Curtin has specialist knowledge in commercial contracts and outsourcing, with a particular focus on privacy/information management and employment law. She also has exten

Eugene F. Collins has announced the appointment of three new associates and three newly-qualified solicitors.

Corporate and commercial law firm Mills Selig has announced two new appointments across the firm's commercial property and corporate teams. Michael Young has joined the Belfast-based firm's property team as a solicitor, while Darren Marley has joined the corporate team as a senior associate.