Arthur Cox has announced three senior appointments to the firm’s asset management and investment funds group.

Tara O’Reilly, Cormac Commins and Ian Dillon are joining the team from today, doubling its headcount. Ms O’Reilly will lead the team alongside the incumbent head, Kevin Murphy.

Managing partner Brian O’Gorman said: “This is a very exciting development for the firm as we double the size of our market leading funds practice.

“The funds industry is, and we believe will continue to be, a vital part of the Irish economy. We are delighted to have three new funds lawyers of the calibre and standing of Tara, Cormac and Ian joining us.”