Ms McHugh has been promoted to senior associate while Ms Downes has been promoted to the rank of associate II.

Both lawyers advise on cross-border and domestic M&A transactions for both trade and private equity clients.

Dennis Agnew, managing partner of Squire Patton Boggs in Ireland, said: “These are well-deserved promotions for Nessa and Ciara.

“Since joining the firm shortly after we launched in Ireland in 2023, they have been at the forefront of our dealmaking practice — supporting our clients on more than 30 successful transactions and investments, and helping establish the firm as a go-to advisor for corporate and private equity deals in Ireland.”