Ms Conway has been appointed as a partner in the environment and planning team, while Ms McDermott becomes a partner in the corporate and M&A team. Both were previously senior associates.

Geoff Moore, managing partner at Arthur Cox, said: “I am delighted to announce these appointments and I welcome Jacinta and Amy to the partnership. They are both committed to working closely with their clients so they can deliver commercially-focused, practical advice in today’s uncertain environment.

“I am also very pleased to announce the appointment of two female partners, as a key priority area for the firm is the promotion of further gender diversity and supporting women to reach leadership positions.”

Arthur Cox has 100 partners and 740 members of staff, with offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco.