Julie Galbraith

Real estate lawyers Kathleen Gillespie and Tomás McLaughlin, dispute resolution lawyer Michelle Cully and defence healthcare lawyer Laura Menary have been promoted to the role of director.

The four promoted lawyers are joined by new director Katrina Gray, who joins the firm’s insurance team from the Belfast office of Clyde & Co.

The new senior associates are Felicity Cinnamon and Christopher McCluskey, while Elizabeth Colvin, Tony Smith and Amy Hamilton have been promoted to associate.

Julie Galbraith, DWF’s executive partner for Belfast, said: “I am thrilled to see so many promotions for our Belfast colleagues, demonstrating the commitment they have shown to the business. I would like to thank each of them for their positive contributions to date, and wish them continued success in their careers with DWF.

“I am also delighted to welcome Katrina Gray. Katrina is a respected and experienced lawyer specialising in insurance personal injury claims and we are excited to have her join as a director in our growing team.”