Mark White, partner and head of the firm’s investment management group, succeeds Catherine Deane as chair following her four-year term in the role, which was established in 2019 to further bolster governance and leadership structures in the business.

The firm also announced the promotion of seven new of counsel appointments with immediate effect. Those promoted include Clare Carroll, Joyce Cunningham, Martina Firbank, Cormac Mac Diarmada, Áine Murphy, Stephen Ryan and Gerard Sadlier. Of counsel positions are awarded within the firm to senior associates who demonstrate exceptional technical expertise and have an outstanding track record of delivering excellence in service for clients.

Stephen Holst, managing partner, said: “Strong leadership and fresh perspectives are central to how we evolve our practice to meet changing needs of our clients. I’m delighted to congratulate my colleagues on their promotions in recognition of their exceptional commitment, expertise and dedication to our firm’s growth.

“On behalf of the firm, I would also like to thank Catherine Deane for the immense contribution she made in the role of Chair over the past four years, while also retaining unwavering commitment to her client work. Succeeding Catherine, Mark White’s experience, wisdom and vision will greatly contribute to the strength of our leadership. I look forward to working closely with Mark and our wider leadership team to continue to grow our business, seek new opportunities and meet challenges head on.”