Arthur Cox

A&L Goodbody has become the first law firm in Ireland with more than 300 practising solicitors, according to new figures. The firm, led by managing partner Julian Yarr, employed 313 solicitors with practising certificates (PCs) at the end of December 2019, according to yearly figures published b

Arthur Cox partners Karen Killoran and Niav O'Higgins look at a recent judgment on performance bonds, which are widely used in the construction industry as a means of protecting employers against non-performance or financial default by the contractor. If such circumstances arise, it is important tha

Arthur Cox has launched a "refreshed brand identity" and new website with effect from today.

Arthur Cox has topped the league table of Irish M&A legal advisers by both deal value and volume for 2019. The firm advised on 34 transactions valued at over $107 billion in US dollars, according to the Mergermarket report.

Arthur Cox has been shortlisted for an award recognising champions of the LGBT+ community. The law firm is competing with three other businesses in the Outstanding Company category at the GALAS 2020 Awards, organised by the National LGBT Federation (NXF).

Arthur Cox has announced the promotion of Brendan Wallace, Imelda Shiels and Ryan Ferry to partners in the firm's Dublin office. The three lawyers all started their legal careers at the firm. Mr Wallace and Ms Shiels have become partners in the finance department, while Mr Ferry has become a partner

Arthur Cox partner Aaron Boyle and associate solicitor Sinéad Flanagan examine a complex area of the law on public procurement. If a public authority wishes to enter into a land development transaction, is it required to tender the contract under public procurement rules? That depends.

A round-up of deals involving Irish law firms. Submit your deals to newsdesk@irishlegal.com. Matheson recently acted as Irish legal and tax counsel, and Irish listing agent, to the securitisation of around 3,000 UK SME loans originated via Funding Circle.

Volunteers from Arthur Cox have spent two days helping with food hamper packing and gift distribution for charity St Vincent de Paul.

Arthur Cox has been named M&A Legal Adviser of the Year for Ireland at Mergermarket's European M&A Awards 2019 in London. The awards recognise excellence in corporate, private equity, banking and legal M&A expertise across a number of European jurisdictions.

Rowan White has been elected president of the Law Society of Northern Ireland, succeeding Suzanne Rice. Ms Rice will continue as senior vice-president, working alongside Brigid Napier as junior vice president; David Lavery CB, who continues as chief executive following his appointment earlier this y

The first Irish law firms to appoint a dedicated pro bono associate are teaming up with the Public Interest Law Alliance (PILA) and TrustLaw for Ireland's inaugural Pro Bono Week.

Corporate lawyer Geoff Moore has taken office as managing partner of Arthur Cox for the next four years. Mr Moore was chosen in June to succeed Brian O'Gorman and formally took office on 1 November.

Arthur Cox has received an award in recognition of its work experience programme for students from less privileged communities and backgrounds.

Privacy activist Max Schrems will address Trinity students at an upcoming event hosted by Trinity College Law Review and Trinity College Law Society, in association with Arthur Cox and Eversheds Sutherland. The activist, known for his successful legal campaign against the Safe Harbour Agreement in 2