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Immigration consultancy Fragomen has opened a second Irish office, based in Cork. Practice leader Claire Cumiskey will lead the new office, supported by Ireland managing partner Ángel Bello-Cortés.

MHP Sellors went home with the top prize at the LEAP Irish Law Awards 2025 on Friday night after being named Law Firm of the Year.

Activists including Greta Thunberg who are mounting a high-profile initiative to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea are "acting where states have hitherto failed", an Irish human rights expert has told Irish Legal News. Dr Andrew Forde, an assistant professor in international law and human rights

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. DRC: M23 rebels executed at least 21 civilians in Goma, Human Rights Watch says

A&L Goodbody has appointed Kevin Murphy as partner and head of its real estate department in Belfast. Mr Murphy brings over 18 years' experience advising on all aspects of commercial property, with particular expertise in land acquisition and disposals particularly in renewable energy developmen

A city's ban on yoga classes in public parks and beaches has been rubbished by a court. The US city of San Diego’s ban on yoga classes was ruled unconstitutional by a federal appeals court, which found the activity protected by the First Amendment.

A series of events next week will highlight how pro bono legal assistance can help the legal world and community and social justice organisations advance their shared interest in access to justice, equality and human rights. Ireland's annual Pro Bono Week, running from 9–13 June 2025 as part o

A trainee lawyer who was mocked and beaten by police following an anti-globalisation protest in Italy in 2001 suffered a violation of his rights, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled. Andrea Cioffi was removed by police from a hospital where he was being treated following violent clashes bet

International law firm Addleshaw Goddard has again invited Irish tech businesses to apply for its AG Elevate accelerator programme. The international programme is designed to provide ambitious tech companies with the opportunity to secure a package of tailored legal advice to help them grow at scale

Geraldine Hanna is to remain as commissioner designate for victims of crime in Northern Ireland for a further two years. Northern Ireland's justice minister, Naomi Long, has announced a two-year extension to Ms Hanna's term, which began on 13 June 2022.

More homeowners eligible for the defective concrete blocks scheme will be able to benefit from an increase in grant amounts under legislative plans which will pave the way for retrospective payments. The amount a homeowner can receive under the scheme was increased by 10 per cent in October 2024 fro

The Irish and UAE governments have reaffirmed their commitment to criminal justice cooperation in spite of criticism from human rights campaigners. Jim O'Callaghan spoke with his UAE counterpart, His Excellency Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi, by phone on Saturday 31 May, it emerged yesterday.

Sligo solicitors and invited guests enjoyed the Sligo Solicitors Bar Association's annual summer soirée over the June bank holiday weekend.

A new chairperson and two new ordinary members have been appointed to the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO) council. Ann Duffy, who has served as an ordinary member since January 2021, has been appointed as chairperson of the council.

Deportation orders have been enforced against 35 people, including five children, who have been removed from Ireland to Nigeria by charter flight. Last night's operation was the third conducted since the recommencement of charter flights for deportations in February and the first such flight destine