Appointments

Northern Ireland firm Tughans has expanded its real estate team with the appointment of Catriona Sharkey as of counsel. Ms Sharkey joins Tughans from Sheehan in Dublin, bringing more than 15 years’ specialist experience advising on a broad range of commercial property matters across both

Ann Lalor has been appointed as group general counsel at Bank of Ireland. Ms Lalor will join Bank of Ireland in 2026 from multinational law firm Pinsent Masons, where she is currently partner and head of the Dublin office.

Global law firm Baker McKenzie has appointed Helena Woodward as executive director of its centre in Belfast. The firm's Belfast centre provides business and professional services support to its clients and offices around the world. Established in 2014, it now employs around 500 people.

RDJ LLP managing partner Jamie Olden has been appointed as a lay member to the governing body of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI). The RCPI Council sets the College’s mission, vision, and strategic direction, approves general policies, and ensures accountability by monitoring

Byrne Wallace Shields LLP has recruited Kevin Harnett as partner in the firm's construction law practice. Mr Harnett has 20 years’ experience advising on all aspects of construction law, encompassing both transactional and contentious matters.

Retired barrister Edmund Carrol has been appointed as chairperson of the Forestry Appeals Committee (FAC). Mr Carrol has taken over the role from Séamus Neely and will serve until 31 October 2028.

Mid-west firm MHP Sellors Solicitors has strengthened its partnership and litigation teams with the appointment of Kate McInerney as partner and the addition of Claire Benson as solicitor. Ms McInerney, a native of Cratloe and long-time Quin resident, has progressed through a series of key litigatio

Global law firm Dentons has recruited Craig Kenny as a partner in its real estate practice in Dublin. Mr Kenny has advised on a number of the largest and most significant real estate transactions in the Irish market over the last 10 years.

Northern Ireland firm Turley Legal has recruited Alan Bissett as a senior member of its corporate and commercial team. Mr Bissett is dual-qualified in Northern Ireland and in England and Wales and brings more than 30 years’ experience advising businesses across a wide range of sectors.

Northern Ireland firm Carson McDowell is to be led by Orlagh O'Neill and Declan Magee from next year. Ms O'Neill will succeed Roger McMillan as managing partner and Mr Magee will succeed Neasa Quigley as senior partner with effect from 1 May 2026.

Northern Ireland firm Cleaver Fulton Rankin has announced five promotions, welcoming two new directors, one new associate director and two senior solicitors. Rachael Gamble and Stuart Nevin, both from the dispute resolution department, have been promoted to director, bringing the firm’s total

Solicitor Martin O’Donoghue has been appointed as chair of the board of arts charity Siamsa Tíre. Mr O'Donoghue has served on the Tralee-based charity's board since 2023 and brings a wealth of experience in governance, leadership and strategic development to the new role.

Maples and Calder (Ireland) LLP, the Maples Group’s law firm, has recruited Sergey Dolomanov as a partner in its Irish funds and investment management group. Mr Dolomanov has advised on high-profile and innovative exchange-traded fund (ETF) launches by leading global issuers.

A&L Goodbody has appointed 11 new partners across its Dublin and Belfast offices. In Dublin, the new partners are Aisling O'Donoghue in the energy, infrastructure and natural resources team; Brendan Curran in environment and planning; Eoghan Browne and Jennie Quirke in corporate transactions; Ha

Northern Ireland firm McCay Legal has announced a series of appointments, including the promotion of Aaron Mullen to director. The firm recently welcomed Naomi White and Mia Fox to the firm as associates in the litigation and private client teams respectively.