Appointments

DWF has promoted seven colleagues and welcomed 12 new hires in its Belfast office as part of the business' latest global promotions round and ongoing investment in its teams. This year, dispute resolution lawyer James Griffiths was promoted to partner, while fellow dispute resolution lawyer Carley C

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) has announced the establishment of a new legal and research unit. Ciara O’Gorman joins the organisation as head of legal and research, with Anne Hayden appointed as policy and research officer. The establishment of the legal and researc

Browne Jacobson has appointed Kevin Moore as commercial partner, a major step in building an all-island legal platform for life sciences. Mr Moore, who holds an MSc degree in medical device innovation, is the founder of DeNovo Legal a specialist firm that has been a trusted adviser to emerging and s

The Irish Penal Reform Trust has appointed Arron Claffey-Conneely as policy officer. 

Dillon Eustace has announced the appointment of Keith Robinson, a partner in the Firm’s banking and capital markets team, as managing partner. He succeeds Donnacha O’Connor, who, after six years, returns to full-time practice in the Firm’s asset management and investment funds and

Fiona Hurley has joined Fragomen Ireland as an immigration manager in its Cork office. Ms Hurley brings 16 years of experience across the Irish immigration sector, including six years as CEO of Nasc, the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre. In that role, she worked closely with government departments,

Richard Watson, managing partner of Furthr VC, has been elected chairperson of the Irish Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (IVCA) replacing Caroline Gaynor, partner at Lightstone Ventures, who has completed her term of office. The IVCA is the representative organisation for venture capi

Byrne Wallace Shields has announced that this year six lawyers have been promoted to partner, one to of counsel, seven to managing associate level and two to a senior associate level. The lawyers appointed to partner are; Lisa Hyland, Helen Boland, Sean Neville, Andrew McVea, Kristofer O’Shea

William Fry has appointed Maebh Doyle as a partner in its banking & finance team. A dual-qualified solicitor in Ireland and in England and Wales, she brings more than a decade of experience advising investment banks, investment managers, credit institutions, private equity funds, debt funds and

MSM Law has appointed solicitor Eoghan Curran. Mr Curran brings experience in criminal law, civil litigation, healthcare legal services and inquests, supporting the firm’s investment in specialist, accessible advice.

Walkers has announced the appointment of Stephen Hannigan as a partner in its finance & capital markets team in Dublin. Mr Hannigan advises international and domestic lenders, originators, investors, sponsors and trustees across a broad range of banking, securitisation and financial markets tran

BHSM LLP incorporating OBH Partners has announced the appointment of James Lawless and Trea McGuinness as partners. Mr Lawless joined the firm in 2021 and advises clients on a broad range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development projects and investment

Lewis Silkin NI is marking its fifth anniversary after growing from eight people to more than 80. The Belfast office has expanded more than tenfold since opening in 2021.

Mills Selig has strengthened its position among Northern Ireland’s leading litigation practices, driven by success in major disputes. The firm’s litigation team handles complex contentious matters across a wide range of practice areas. Its clients span technology, media, banking, propert

Matheson LLP is has announced the appointment of Shane Hogan, partner and head of tax, as managing partner.  Mr Hogan succeeds Darren Maher, who has resigned after 23 years with the firm. Mr Hogan joined Matheson as a trainee solicitor in 2000 and heads up the largest tax practice in the Irish