Appointments

UCD Sutherland School of Law has welcomed Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC, Professor Neil H Buchanan, the Honorable Patricia Lucas and Dr Nikolaos Pitsos as adjuncts. Ms Ní Ghrálaigh, who has been appointed as an adjunct full professor, is a leading international and human rights

Northern Ireland firm MKB Law has promoted James Boyd and Daniel McCracken to associate director. Mr Boyd joined the firm in 2022 and is a key member of its corporate team, working closely with director Gordon McElroy on some of the largest commercial transactions in Northern Ireland.

BHSM LLP has appointed Niamh Carragher as a senior associate in the firm's commercial real estate team. Ms Carragher has extensive experience in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions.

Lawyer John McEvoy has been appointed as chief executive officer of Duality Healthcare in Northern Ireland. Mr McEvoy has played a pivotal role in guiding Duality Healthcare's strategic vision and growth to date as chairman and co-founder.

Mayo solicitor Rosemarie J. Loftus has been elected as president of the Law Society of Ireland. Ms Loftus is a partner at family law firm Bourke, Carrigg & Loftus in Ballina, County Mayo. She qualified as a solicitor in 1991.

Northern Ireland firm Tughans has announced 16 appointments, including the promotion of Nadine Brennan to partner in the firm's dispute resolution practice.

Lewis Silkin has appointed Olivia O’Kane as a partner to lead its specialist media law practice in both Belfast and Dublin. Ms O'Kane has over two decades of experience specialising in media disputes related to a wide range of complex media areas.

Gateley Legal Northern Ireland has welcomed newly-qualified solicitors Kate Adair and Paul Kerr to its Belfast office. Ms Adair has joined the construction team and Mr Kerr has joined the commercial dispute resolution team following the pair's completion of their two-year training contracts with the

Whitney Moore has appointed Sean Ryan as a partner in its corporate M&A and regulatory team and head of the firm's EU and competition group. Mr Ryan joins from Eversheds Sutherland, where he built a strong reputation for guiding clients through complex transactions and regulatory challenges.

Economist Geoffrey Gray has been appointed as a member of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). Mr Gray will join fellow CCPC members Patrick Kenny and Úna Butler, as well as CCPC chairperson Brian McHugh, with effect from 19 January 2026.

Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT) has announced the appointments of Barry Kelleher and Conor White as partners and Patricia Finn as chief operating officer. Mr Kelleher, who has been promoted to partner in the litigation and healthcare teams, joined the firm as a trainee in 2013.

Matheson has recruited Marie McGinley as a partner in the firm's technology and innovation group, which she will lead from the beginning of next year. A recognised leader in the technology and data protection sector, Ms McGinley’s expertise is in technology regulation, including AI, outsourcin

McCann FitzGerald LLP has appointed Stephen Tallon as a partner in its corporate transactions group. Currently based in London, Mr Tallon will join the firm’s UK office later this year before relocating to Dublin in mid-2026.

Six people including lawyers Rose Wall and Patricia Munatsi-Mangwiza have been nominated for appointment to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. Sam Blanckensee, Professor Cathryn Costello, Adam Harris, Rosaleen McDonagh, Patricia Munatsi-Mangwiza and Rose Wall have been nominated by gove

Solicitor and former Tyrone GAA manager Feargal Logan has been named as the new ambassador of the Red Hand Business Club. The Red Hand Business Club brings together business leaders and professionals to support the development of Gaelic games in Tyrone.