Appointments

Business law firm Mason Hayes & Curran has announced the return of Keith Newman as a partner in its energy team. Mr Newman returns to the firm after three years as lead in-house counsel at a major global technology company, where he focused on construction and energy matters across EMEA. During

TLT has appointed commercial real estate expert Jonathan O’Hagan as a partner in the firm's Belfast office. Mr O'Hagan joins TLT from DWF, bringing over 10 years' experience in the real estate sector, and has been hired to help meet growing client demand for cross-jurisdictional real esta

Mayo-based J.V. Geary Solicitors has moved to a formal partnership structure, with principal solicitor John Geary welcoming his long-standing colleague Ita Feeney as a partner in the firm. The firm, based on Linenhall Street in Castlebar, was established by Mr Geary in 2010 and has since grown to a

Senior figures in Northern Ireland's criminal justice and human rights sectors are among the newest cohort in the Centre for Democracy and Peace Building's fellowship programme. This year's 28 fellows include Anna McClung of the Department of Justice, Rhyannon Blythe of the Northern Ireland Human Ri

Employment lawyer Anna Beggan has been appointed as an independent lay member of the senate which governs Queen's University Belfast. Ms Beggan was a partner and head of employment at Tughans before last year joining TLT's Belfast office as a legal director.

Former charity CEO Joe McVey has been appointed as Northern Ireland's new commissioner for victims and survivors. Mr McVey, who led Northern Ireland charity Brain Injury Matters (BIM) from 2019 to 2023, will take up his post on 6 October 2025 for a period of four years.

McCann FitzGerald has appointed Ciara O'Leary as partner in the firm's investment management group. Ms O'Leary focuses her practice on investment funds, advising fund promoters and fund service firms on all matters relating to the establishment, authorisation, operation and ongoing maintenance of fu

O’Flynn Exhams LLP has welcomed Colm Manning back to the firm as a corporate/M&A and commercial partner. Mr Manning rejoins the Cork-based firm, having previously worked for it in 2014.

Justin Kelly has been appointed as the next Garda commissioner, taking on the role for five years from September. Mr Kelly, currently An Garda Síochána's deputy commissioner for security, strategy and governance, will take over from Drew Harris.

The Central Bank of Ireland has appointed Colm Kincaid as deputy governor for consumer and investor protection. Mr Kincaid, a qualified solicitor who practised with firms in London and Dublin prior to joining the Central Bank in 2004, will take up the senior leadership post from 1 August 2025.

Philip Lee has promoted five new senior associates across the firm. The new senior associates are Kevin Keenan and Patrick Egan in the corporate and commercial team, Harry O'Malley in real estate, Margaret O'Leary in planning and environmental, and Daniel Hanrahan in competition.

Beauchamps has appointed Oisín McLoughlin and David McMunn as partners in the firm's corporate, commercial and M&A group. Mr McLoughlin brings over 15 years' experience advising a broad range of international and domestic clients on corporate transactions and investments. His practice spa

DWF has recruited Liam Harnett as a partner in its Dublin office and global risks team. Mr Harnett joins DWF with extensive experience in complex commercial disputes, having previously practised at Clyde & Co, Arthur Cox and A&L Goodbody.

Cleaver Fulton Rankin lawyer Jude Copeland is to take a leading role in work to help guide Northern Ireland solicitors through the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and data protection, with a particular focus on AI. Mr Copeland has been appointed as chair of the Law Society of Northern Ireland's

Callan Tansey Solicitors LLP has appointed Niall Reilly as chief operations officer. Mr Reilly brings a world of knowledge of business and finance, having worked nationally and internationally for firms including Dillon Eustace and DLA Piper.