Appointments

Holmes has appointed Cathal Minihane as a partner in the firm's public sector unit. Mr Minihane brings extensive experience advising public bodies and regulatory authorities on all aspects of administrative law, regulatory governance, and public sector decision‑making.

Employment law specialist Naledi Bisiwe has been appointed to the Labour Court. Ms Bisiwe yesterday took up post as an employers' member following her nomination by Ibec.

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed Lisa Carty as the new head of its Dublin office. Ms Carty joined Pinsent Masons in 2023 as a partner, having previously practised at William Fry.

Arthur Cox LLP has appointed Jennifer Ward as the firm's chief technology officer – an increasingly important role in law firms amid the rise of AI. Ms Ward will oversee the firm’s technology, AI and innovation agenda, supporting the delivery of seamless, efficient, and future‑focused

Cork-based O'Flynn Exhams LLP Solicitors has promoted litigation and dispute resolution lawyer William Hanly to partner. Mr Hanly joined the firm's litigation and dispute resolution team in 2021 and works across civil and commercial litigation, personal injuries litigation and employment law. He has

Legal academics at University College Dublin and Maynooth University are among 21 new members appointed to the Young Academy of Ireland (YAI). The all-island network of early career researchers and innovators (ECRIs) welcomed 21 new members following a competitive selection process launched by the R

Anne-Marie Linehan has been appointed as managing partner of Cork firm J.W. O'Donovan LLP. Ms Linehan takes over the role from Jerome O'Sullivan, who will continue to lead the firm's commercial real estate team.

Claire McGee has departed her role as head of public policy at the Law Society of Ireland to become the first chief executive officer of the Technological Universities Association (TUA). As the inaugural CEO, Ms McGee will lead the strategic direction of TUA, representing the interests of Ireland&rs

Limerick firm Dundon Callanan LLP has promoted Elisa McMahon to managing partner. Ms McMahon joined the firm as a trainee nearly 20 years ago and has progressed through the firm to partnership, building a strong reputation for her legal expertise and leadership.

Ireland's former data protection commissioner Helen Dixon has joined Mason Hayes & Curran as a global digital regulatory consultant within the firm's data and technology team. Ms Dixon led the Data Protection Commission (DPC) from 2014 to 2024, a period which included the coming into force of th

Niamh Muldoon has been named as the next chief executive of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA). Ms Muldoon, a solicitor who has served as chief executive officer and registrar of the Veterinary Council of Ireland since 2019, will take up the role on Monday 23 March.

HOMS Assist has expanded its probate and wills department with the appointment of Olga Sandys as solicitor and Bronagh Gennery as probate administrator. The announcement follows the firm's recent promotion of Claire Tuohy to partner, recognising her expertise in wills, trusts, probate and cross-bord

A new deputy chief commissioner and two new commissioners have been appointed to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. Colin Kennedy, chief executive of Maplewood Estates Limited and chairman of Jordan's Gift, has been appointed as deputy chief commissioner for a three-year term.

Orbitus has appointed Patrick Sheehan as corporate governance and ESG specialist in a significant expansion of its advisory capabilities across Kerry and the south-west region. The appointment follows the multidisciplinary professional services firm's merger with Patrick Sheehan Solicitors in Octobe

Intellectual property firm Murgitroyd has appointed Barry Moore as managing director of its patent practice. Mr Moore joined Murgitroyd in 2021 following the acquisition of Hanna Moore & Curley, the firm he co-founded and helped to build into a respected patents practice.