Appointments

Power Law has announced the appointment of Rebecca McKittrick to the litigation and dispute resolution team. A spokesperson for Power Law said: “Rebecca’s arrival marks another important step in the continued growth of our disputes practice and demonstrates our commitment to investing in

Partners Kenny Chambers and David Holley pictured with newly qualified solicitors Joel Whitten, Kaitlin Small, Alex Jeffers, Matthew Murray and Robert Reid, and trainees Hugh O’Hare, Katy Reilly, Grace Tweedie and Lara Hatwell. This September, Johnsons Solicitors welcome their largest ever coh

Dr. James Carr has been appointed as the Irish member of the Council of Europe's European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI). Dr. Carr was nominated by the Minister of State Colm Brophy for the position. Members of ECRI are appointed for a five-year term. Dr Carr is currently an associ

Carson McDowell has welcomed seven trainee solicitors to its training programme, bringing the total number of trainees across the first and second years to eighteen. Five of the trainees, Erin Barnes, James Maguire, Lauren Jones, Matthew Halliday and Seamus Gilsenan, are new to Carson McDowell, whil

Cleaver Fulton Rankin is celebrating both a senior leadership appointment and the continued development of emerging legal talent, with Joanne Graham named head of HR and three newly qualified solicitors—Laura Gooding, Imogen Kelly and Thomas Moorehead—successfully completing their traini

Bird & Bird has appointed Pearse Walsh as legal director in their Irish office. Joining from a large Irish law firm, Mr Walsh brings 10 years’ experience advising domestic and multinational corporate clients across a broad range of tax matters, including income tax, corporation tax, R&

JLL commercial real estate services has announced a series of leadership appointments for its Ireland business. Effective January 2027, Deirdre Costello, currently head of leasing advisory, will become CEO Ireland, succeeding John Moran, who will move into the newly reintroduced role of chairman, Ir

P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors is pleased to announce the appointment of Aoibhinn Killeen to its real estate team, a strategic hire that positions the firm among the few law firms capable of delivering real estate advice across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Ms Killeen brings exp

Murlands Solicitors has announced the appointment of Brenda Allen and Alanna McCall as partners in the firm. Ms Allen and Ms McCall join the existing partnership of Alan Reid, Aidan Donnelly, John O'Prey, Sarah Shannon and Ronnie Lowry.

William Fry has appointed Cormac McGrady as a partner in its corporate / M&A department.  Mr McGrady trained at William Fry and spent two years in its corporate / M&A department before moving to London where he worked as a private equity lawyer with Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & J

Queen’s University human rights law professor Colin Harvey has been appointed vice-chair of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights scientific committee. Professor Harvey is a fellow of the Queen's Institute for Peace, Security and Justice, an associate fellow of the Institute of Iris

A&L Goodbody (ALG) has welcomed nine new trainee solicitors and one Law Degree Apprentice to its Belfast office, as the firm continues to invest in the development of the next generation of legal talent in Northern Ireland. The new recruits will undertake structured development programmes combin

O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors has welcomed Amy Armstrong, Conor Macklin, and Emma Brown as trainee solicitors. A spokesperson for the firm said: “Over the course of the two year programme, Amy, Conor and Emma will have the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of practice areas,

Diamond Heron Solicitors has announced the appointment of Damien Keenan who has qualified as a solicitor through the Institute of Professional Legal Studies in Belfast. A spokesperson for the firm said: “Damien has been a valued member of our conveyancing team for five years and is alread

P. O’Connor & Son, solicitors has announced the expansion of its litigation and dispute resolution team with the appointment of Amy Langan as senior associate.  A native of County Mayo, Ms Langan has experience in personal injury, medical negligence, professional negligence and fatal