Appointments

Professor Joan Loughrey takes up the position as president of the Society of Legal Scholars of the United Kingdom and Ireland (SLS) from today. The SLS is a learned society with charitable status whose aim is the advancement of legal education and scholarship in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Profe

European law firm Fieldfisher has announced the appointment of Jennifer Clarke as a partner in its Irish Litigation practice, effective 1 October 2026. Ms Clarke joins from Byrne Wallace Shields LLP and brings commercial litigation experience, with particular expertise in financial services disputes

DAC Beachcroft has promoted Seamus White to partner, reinforcing the firm's continued investment in Ireland and the strength of its Dublin practice. Seamus is a highly regarded lawyer specialising in complex insurance and liability disputes, with a strong reputation for advising on some of the marke

Matheson LLP has announced the appointment of partner, Gerry Thornton, as head of tax. He succeeds Shane Hogan, who was recently appointed as managing partner of the firm. Mr Thornton has been a partner in Matheson's tax department since 2011. He advises on all aspects of corporate tax, and his prac

Kevin Murphy pictured with; Sitting: Connor Thompson, Rachel Horner, Kevin Murphy, David Anderson and Victoria Boyd

RDJ has announced the appointment of Paula Deasy as partner in the firm's real estate team. Ms Deasy advises purchasers, sellers, developers, landlords, tenants and funders across all sectors of the property market. Having trained and spent her early years as a solicitor with RDJ, her return to the

Corrigan & Corrigan Solicitors LLP have announced the appointment of John Sheehy as partner. Managing partner Cora Fitzsimons said “We’re delighted that John has joined us. He brings with him a wealth of experience that aligns perfectly with the firm’s specialist offering. His

daa has announced the appointment of Angela Brennan as general counsel, joining the Group's senior leadership team. Ms Brennan brings legal and commercial experience to the role, having spent 16 years with Matheson in its disputes and investigations group.

Ms Catherine MacGinley has been appointed as County Registrar for Louth.

J.J. Rice & Company have welcomed Caoimhin Donnelly as a newly qualified solicitor in their Belfast office. Having spent a year in a paralegal role before commencing his training contract, Mr Donnelly has already acquired experience in the areas of criminal defence, personal injury litigation, i

Power Law has announced the appointment of Rebecca McKittrick to the litigation and dispute resolution team. A spokesperson for Power Law said: “Rebecca’s arrival marks another important step in the continued growth of our disputes practice and demonstrates our commitment to investing in

Partners Kenny Chambers and David Holley pictured with newly qualified solicitors Joel Whitten, Kaitlin Small, Alex Jeffers, Matthew Murray and Robert Reid, and trainees Hugh O’Hare, Katy Reilly, Grace Tweedie and Lara Hatwell. This September, Johnsons Solicitors welcome their largest ever coh

Dr. James Carr has been appointed as the Irish member of the Council of Europe's European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI). Dr. Carr was nominated by the Minister of State Colm Brophy for the position. Members of ECRI are appointed for a five-year term. Dr Carr is currently an associ

Carson McDowell has welcomed seven trainee solicitors to its training programme, bringing the total number of trainees across the first and second years to eighteen. Five of the trainees, Erin Barnes, James Maguire, Lauren Jones, Matthew Halliday and Seamus Gilsenan, are new to Carson McDowell, whil

Cleaver Fulton Rankin is celebrating both a senior leadership appointment and the continued development of emerging legal talent, with Joanne Graham named head of HR and three newly qualified solicitors—Laura Gooding, Imogen Kelly and Thomas Moorehead—successfully completing their traini