Appointments

P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors, has announced the expansion of its corporate/commercial team with the appointment of legal executive Orla Murphy. Ms Murphy brings strong academic credentials to the team, having obtained her LLB from Cardiff University. She also studied international business, equipp

Experienced immigration solicitor Eimear Nugent has announced the opening of her new practice, Nugent Solicitors, based in Swords, North County Dublin. Ms Nugent brings more than a decade of specialist experience in immigration and citizenship law to her new firm, which will continue to provide expe

A&L Goodbody ​(ALG) ​has ​announced ​the ​appointment ​of Emma-Jane ​Flannery as its new head ​of ​employment ​law ​in ​its ​Belfast ​office. Ms ​Flannery ​joins ​ALG ​after ​four ​years ​as ​in-house ​senior legal counsel ​at ​a ​major ​glob

Arthur Cox Northern Ireland has announced a series of senior promotions. Lois Arbuthnot, Darren Fitzsimons and Hannah Jackson from the corporate and M&A group, alongside Ross Carrigan from the real estate group, have been promoted to senior associate while David Rogan has been appointed of couns

Mr Justice O'Moore of the Supreme Court was elected president of the European Network of Councils for the Judiciary at its General Assembly in Paris.

The 31st ELSA Ireland National Council Meeting was held at the offices of Ogier Ireland LLP and brought together students from across the country to reflect on the organisation's achievements and set its direction for the year ahead. 

Matheson LLP has appointed Charleen O’Keeffe as a partner in its disputes and investigations group. Ms O’Keeffe's practice spans the full spectrum of IP law, including patents, trade marks, copyright, designs, and confidential information. She is a recognised leader in the life sciences

Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Con Barry as partner, alongside a number of senior promotions and newly qualified solicitors. Mr Barry advises across healthcare, mental health and administrative law, acting in complex and sensitive statutory and

Mills Selig has appointed Bernie McCloskey as legal director in its litigation team. Ms McCloskey joins the senior litigation team with extensive experience in commercial litigation, including shareholder and partnership disputes and property related conflicts. She has a clear focus on delivering pr

Neasa Quigley, joint head of corporate at Carson McDowell has been appointed as NI Chamber of Commerce and Industry's new president. She succeeds Kailash Chada, group CEO of Phoenix Energy, who has completed his term after a year in the role.

Mason Hayes & Curran has announced the promotion of Aislinn O’Shea to partner in the firm’s healthcare team. Ms O’Shea advises a broad range of clients from hospitals and healthcare organisations to insurers and medical professionals across a wide range of cases. She specialise

Julian Yarr, Attracta van Rensburg and Alastair MacDonald, executive chair of EisnerAmper Ireland EisnerAmper Ireland has announced the appointment of Julian Yarr as non-executive chair of its board.

The Government has approved the appointment of a new deputy commissioner in An Garda Síochána. Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan has announced the appointment of Paul Cleary to the post of deputy commissioner, following a recent open competition conducted by publicjobs.

Mills Selig has strengthened its corporate practice with a series of senior appointments and promotions.  The expansion reinforces the Belfast-based law firm’s position as a leading adviser on complex, high‑value corporate transactions across Northern Ireland and beyond.

William Fry has appointed Dr Eva Barrett as consultant in its energy & infrastructure group, bringing additional EU and Irish energy regulatory expertise to the firm's energy, climate and environmental law practice. Dr Barrett joins from Solar Ireland, where she was director of policy and regula