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Specialist litigation law firm Watson Legal has announced its official launch in Athlone, Co Westmeath. The new firm aims to bring first-rate litigation and dispute-resolution services to individuals and businesses throughout the Midlands and Ireland.

A late judge's fine sense of humour has been warmly recalled in a letter to The Times. Mr Justice John Blofeld, a judge of the English High Court, passed away in November 2025 at the age of 93.

Fee-share law firm Excello has welcomed David Wilson as a new partner in its Northern Ireland team. Mr Wilson's appointment coincides with the expansion of the firm's office space in Belfast city centre, one year on from its formal opening.

The European Commission has launched a new investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X in light of the international scandal around the creation and dissemination of AI-generated sexually-explicit images of women and children. The investigation under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) will

Ulster University students Connor Nicholas and Pearse Smith have triumphed in the Northern Ireland regional heat of the Brown Mosten International Client Consultation Competition (BM ICCC). The BM ICCC is an annual global competition for law students to practice interviewing, counselling, and proble

Dozens of Polish and Lithuanian citizens convicted of criminal offences have been removed from the State by charter flight at a cost of €122,000. Yesterday's operation removed 17 Polish citizens (16 men and one woman) and 16 Lithuanian citizens (15 men and one woman), ranging in age from early

An Garda Síochána has formally established a new unit which will act as a single point of contact for co-operation with UK authorities on Troubles-related legacy cases. The establishment of the Garda Troubles Legacy Liaison Unit fulfils a commitment in the joint framework agreed by the

Lewis Silkin has expanded its Irish employment law practice with the appointment of Sarah Lawn and Sinead Likely as senior associates and Jacqueline Ho as managing knowledge lawyer. Ms Lawn will help domestic and multinational clients navigate complex and evolving employment law regulation.

A revised code of practice on access to part-time working has been signed into law. Prepared by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), the updated code provides practical guidance to help employers and employees agree part‑time arrangements that support flexible, inclusive and modern workplaces

The EU has agreed to contribute €10 million to support the establishment of a special tribunal to prosecute senior Russian political and military leaders for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. The Council of Europe is leading the joint project to prepare the institutional, logistical and

Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP has promoted Claire Tuohy to partner and head of probate. Ms Tuohy joined the firm in 2017, having previously worked with a leading private client team in the UK.

Irish peer-to-peer property lending platform Property Bridges has appointed Claire McCormack as head of legal. Property Bridges has expanded significantly in recent years, funding an increasing number of property projects across Ireland.

Seán Brassil has been promoted to general counsel at the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU). Mr Brassil, who practised as a barrister before joining the IRFU in 2015, brings extensive legal expertise and a deep understanding of sports law to his new role.

A Russian court has inadvertently admitted that Ukraine sank the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet in a press release which was published online and then quickly removed. The Moskva sank in April 2022 after Ukrainian forces hit it with two missiles in what was widely reported as an enormous and unexpe

A man who backed out of an agreement to purchase a home after its price plummeted has been ordered to pay nearly half of the expected sale price. New Zealand couple Robert and Margaret Smallridge agreed to sell the property in Avondale, Auckland to Paljeet Singh for $1,925,000 NZD (c. £840,000