Appointments

Global law firm Kennedys has promoted Mark Dunne to partner in the firm's Dublin office. Mr Dunne is a commercial litigator and specialises in insurance disputes, advising both insurers and insureds across a range of areas, from policy wording interpretation and property damage claims to proceedings

McCann FitzGerald LLP has appointed nine new partners, taking its total to 94. In Dublin, the new partners are Marie-Alice Cleary and Patrick Longworth in the litigation group, Edel Corry in the real estate group, and Liane Egan, Ronan Murphy and Mark O’Connor in the finance group.

Human rights lawyer Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC has joined the Reuters Institute at the University of Oxford as a visiting fellow. Ms Gallagher will be a visiting fellow from April to June 2025, during which time she will focus on the pressing issue of impunity for journalists’ deaths, and on cre

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has appointed former Green Party TD and junior minister Joe O’Brien as its new executive director. Mr O'Brien brings a wealth of political and community sector experience to the role, including over 20 years working in policy, advocacy, frontli

Dame Brenda King has been reappointed as attorney general for Northern Ireland for a further five years. Having been first appointed in 2020, her term of appointment will now expire on 30 June 2030.

Commercial and insurance law specialist firm HF has appointed Pat Flynn as a strategic adviser in Irish markets. Mr Flynn, who founded business law firm Flynn O'Driscoll in 2002 and maintains a consultancy practice, will assist HF Ireland as it seeks to grow through M&A activity as well as via o

Matheson LLP has appointed Julie Murray as its new head of knowledge management. It marks Ms Murray's return to Matheson, where she began her legal career as an associate in corporate M&A, before moving to London to further her career with another international law firm.

Eversheds Sutherland has announced a range of promotions across its Dublin and Belfast offices, including the appointment of four new partners.

European IP firm Keltie has expanded its Dublin team by appointing Tasneem Madani and Catherine Jennings as senior associates. Ms Madani joins Keltie after gaining extensive experience advising start-ups and SMEs on all aspects of IP. In her previous role, she advised one of the world’s larges

DLA Piper has announced that Orla O’Leary and Seán McGrenaghan have been promoted to the firm's global partnership. Ms O'Leary joined DLA Piper Ireland in 2022 and focuses on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment and equality laws. She has extensive experience workin

McCann FitzGerald has appointed Fiona Winders as director of clients & business development and Michéle Quinn as director of marketing & communications. Ms Winders brings over 25 years of experience in the ICT and professional services sectors. Her expertise lies in building sustainab

Dr Joanna Ralston has been appointed as a member of the Mental Health Commission. Dr Ralston is a practising barrister with over 20 years’ experience. She completed a PhD in 2022, has published articles in peer reviewed journals and has practiced extensively in the area of capacity law. 

Louise O’Donnell has been appointed as the new chair of the Labour Court. Ms O’Donnell is a qualified barrister and an experienced senior IR practitioner. She has previously sat as a deputy chair in the Labour Court and has extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with industrial re

Former Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) chairperson Dr Don Thornhill has been appointed to chair its new education and training committee. The LSRA has appointed seven members to the new committee, which this month began its work towards implementing structural reforms to the system of edu

William Fry has appointed David O'Shea, Colm Booth and Cian O'Sullivan as partners. Mr O'Shea, based in the firm's Cork office, has been promoted to partner in the firm's banking and finance department.