Chris Swann, Eimear Meenan, Elle McMaster, Niamh Wilson, Rachael McDonnell and Sarah Moore take up their new roles as solicitors in the firm’s Belfast office, having completed the firm’s trainee solicitor programme.

Ben Holley and Taylor Kirk, who have also joined the firm, completed their solicitor training elsewhere.

Ms Meenan, Ms Wilson, Ms McDonnell, Ms Moore and Mr Kirk will join ALG’s litigation department, with Mr Holley joining the property team and Mr Swann and Ms McMaster joining the corporate team.

Louise Bailey, talent partner at ALG in Northern Ireland, said: “At ALG we place a strong emphasis on attracting and retaining the very best new and emerging talent in the legal profession, paving way for continued excellence in the future and building on our vibrant workplace culture in the firm.

“This outstanding cohort of eight newly qualified solicitors each demonstrate exceptionally strong potential and will add further to the strength and depth of our team in Northern Ireland.”