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
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Appointments
See all articlesBrowne 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
Northern Ireland
See all articlesNorthern Ireland secretary, Sir Chris Bryant, is to meet with justice minister Jim O’Callaghan in Dublin today to discuss joint security on first visit to Republic of Ireland since taking office.
Phoenix Law has this morning served pre-action correspondence on the Department of Education challenging the eligibility criteria of its Initial Teacher Education Bursary Scheme. The scheme pays tuition fees in full – support worth up to £20,000 – for trainee teachers in the shorta
Paper Trail, the Belfast-based victims’ charity, has launched the beginning of its Memorial Map project an interactive digital resource which aims to commemorate every life lost as a result of the Northern Ireland conflict since 1966. The Memorial Map marks a significant step in the effort to
Secretary of State says he remains committed to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill as he meets victims’ groups on a visit to Northern Ireland.
Tughans LLP took part in Artemis Human Capital's annual Corporate CrossFit Fundraiser, joining businesses from across Northern Ireland for an afternoon of fitness, teamwork and networking. The event raised vital funds for Cancer Fund for Children, supporting the charity’s important work suppor
Universities
See all articlesResearch from Queen’s University Belfast is shining a light on the role of AI and bots in the music industry, warning that consumers and musicians are being shortchanged because of technology that’s out of control. Dr Katherine Pittalis used her PhD to examine the fast-changing technolog
Whether you simply love all animals or have a more analytical curiosity about legal protections for animal welfare – Dr Maureen O'Sullivan has the course for you! Ireland’s first animal law module is proving a hit at the University of Galway, with student numbers more than doubling. Dr
Professor Oonagh Breen of UCD Sutherland School of Law has been appointed to the Royal Irish Academy’s Ethics, Politics, Law and Philosophy Committee for the 2026 to 2030 term.
Trinity Women in Law is seeking mentors to join its 2026 mentorship programme.
Dr Diarmuid Griffin, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of Galway School of Law, has been appointed to the Royal Irish Academy’s Ethics, Politics, Law and Philosophy Committee. Committee members are selected based on their discipline expertise and public
Interviews
See all articlesWhen Majella Walsh was announced as the recipient of the Munster Regional Sole Practitioner of the Year award at the LEAP Irish Law Awards last month, she says her first reaction was one of some surprise. Those who know her professionally would not have been startled at the news. Noted by clients fo
Many parents have long had ambitions for their children to pursue careers in medicine or law, professions that are perceived as being synonymous with prestige, intellectual challenge and public service. John Magee, a partner at DLA Piper in Dublin, was seriously considering a career in medicine unti
Colin Cardwell
For solicitors who started their career just before the financial crisis of 2008 struck, the timing was both daunting and defining. Newly qualified lawyers were entering a profession gripped by uncertainty in an Ireland faced by economic turbulence. However, there emerged from that singular event a
Colin Cardwell
For Anne-Marie Linehan, the past couple of years at J.W. O'Donovan LLP have resembled the proverbial situation when three buses arrive at the same time. First, in 2024 and after 93 years the firm relocated to new premises in Cork's South Mall, reflecting its ongoing commitment to supporting clients
Colin Cardwell
Since its inauguration in 1911, International Women's Day has evolved into much more than a symbolic diary date. It’s now an annual event that not only celebrates the achievements of women, but also sharpens the focus on inequality, calls for the acceleration of progress and challenges organis
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