Appointments

Nathaniel Lacy LLP had appointed Louise Smith as partner in charge of their new Cork office. Ms Smith advises insurers and self-insured organisations on motor, employers’ liability, public liability and indemnity claims. She brings experience in complex, large-loss matters and the defence of s

Nasc - the Cork-based migrant and refugee rights centre - is welcoming its new CEO Sonya Donnelly this week. Ms Donnelly comes with a wealth of international experience having held several senior positions with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). In the past decade she was sta

P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors has announced that Emma McCaul and Ellen Hartles have been appointed directors of the firm. The appointments are a milestone in the firm's continued growth and development as one of Ireland's full-service law firms, with offices in Belfast, Dublin, Dungannon and Omagh.

LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector, has welcomed Mark Evans as its new chief executive. He joins as the charity approaches its 30th anniversary and looks to reach more people across the legal sector and help make working in law healthier. Mr Evans brings more than 30 years&rsquo

Lewis Silkin has announced that Russell Rochford has joined its Dublin office as a partner in the firm's employment team. Mr Rochford joins from Matheson LLP and brings more than two decades of experience as an international employment law specialist. He began his career at A&L Goodbody in Dubli

DAC Beachcroft has promoted Kate Sheppard to legal director, further strengthening the firm's presence in Ireland and reflecting its continued investment in its Dublin team. A highly experienced insurance disputes lawyer, Kate specialises in personal injury defence litigation, advising insurers, pub

Clara Thornton has been appointed as a member of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) by Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, with effect from 2 November 2026.   Ms Thornton is a qualified solicitor with over 16 years regulatory experience. She trai

Francis Hanna & Co has announced the appointment of Michelle Quinn as a solicitor within the firm’s family law department. Ms Quinn joins the Belfast-based firm following more than 25 years with Ballymena firm James Ballentine & Son, where she gained extensive experience in family and

Following the promotion of Kate Field to employment partner earlier this year, Addleshaw Goddard recently announced further promotions across its Irish office. Among those promoted are Ann Kirwan who has been elevated to counsel in the firm’s real estate practice and James Meighan who has been

Dr Kevin Costello, associate professor of law at UCD Sutherland School of Law, has been elected as an honorary bencher by The Honorable Society of King's Inns. He dined for the first time as a bencher last Thursday evening. He was joined at the event by a number of colleagues from UCD School of Law

MSM Law has announced the appointment of Lauren Murphy to their family law team, bringing a broad range of legal experience gained in Ireland and Australia, including work in human rights, criminal defence and commercial litigation. Ms Murphy graduated in law from Queen's University Belfast, where s

Vizlegal, the legal data and intelligence platform, has appointed Cormac Ó Culáin as head of sectoral engagement. In his new role, Cormac will lead Vizlegal’s engagement with solicitors, barristers, the courts, academia, media and public bodies. He will also track how AI is being

Owen Beattie Solicitors has announced that Ruairí Burns has qualified as a solicitor with the firm, marking an important milestone in both his career and the continued growth of the practice. Founded by Owen Beattie in September 2022, the firm was established with a vision to create a modern

Callan Tansey Solicitors LLP have announced the appointment of Joanne Leetch as partner and head of the private client department at their Boyle office.  A spokesperson for Callan Tansey LLP said: “Joanne's expertise, her commitment to client service and her contribution to the firm over

The government has decided, on the recommendation of the justice minister Jim O’Callaghan, to nominate Dr  Síofra O’Leary for appointment as a judge of the Court of Justice of the European Union. A graduate of University College, Dublin, Dr. O’Leary served as president