The new senior associates are Michael Cahill and Claire Wallace in the litigation team, Aoife McBennett in media, John Somers in real estate and Patrick Kane in procurement.

Nicola McKenna, HR manager at Philip Lee, told Irish Legal News: “We are delighted that five of our associates have been appointed to senior associate positions in the areas of litigation, real estate, media, procurement and construction, projects and PPP.

“These promotions are a testament to the calibre of our legal talent and indeed to the continuing growth of the firm. One of our newly appointed senior associates completed their traineeship with the firm. We wish them every success as they begin the next chapter of their careers.”