He will succeed Richard Martin who has been managing partner of the firm for 10 years and steps down from the position on 30 September 2022.

A commercial litigator, Mr Olden joined the firm in 2007. In 2013, he was appointed partner in charge of the firm’s new Dublin office, a role in which he spent six years, overseeing the strong development and growth of the firm’s Dublin base.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Olden said: “I am delighted to have been appointed managing partner. RDJ has a talented team of practitioners and business professionals dedicated to delivering long-lasting business impact for our colleagues and clients. I look forward to leading the continued investment in our people and new technologies to deliver better ways of getting results for our clients.”

He added: “I want to thank our outgoing managing partner Richard Martin and wish him well in the next phase of his career. He has made an enormous contribution to RDJ and its continued success.”

Over the past 10 years, RDJ has expanded from its roots in Cork to employing more than 280 people across three national offices and London office also. Formerly known as Ronan Daly Jermyn, the firm says its recent rebrand as RDJ LLP supports its strategic ambitions and strengthens its reputation.

Mr Martin, commenting on Jamie’s appointment, said: “We are delighted to have someone of Jamie’s calibre leading our firm into its next phase of growth and development.

“Jamie drove the hugely successful opening and development of our Dublin office before returning to Cork in 2019. He has the full support of the whole partnership and we all wish him every success and happiness in the role.

“For me, I am looking forward to returning to full time legal practice at RDJ LLP.”