Jennifer Young, Karen Connolly and Ruth Flinn, who between them have over 45 years’ experience in their specialist areas of law, have each been promoted from associate solicitor to partner.

Ms Young specialises in personal injury litigation and has significant experience in dealing with employer’s liability claims, road traffic accidents, occupier’s liability and medical negligence claims.

Ms Connolly is a member of the firm’s family law department, an accredited member of the Northern Ireland Children Order Panel and an appointed member of the guardian ad litem panel of solicitors. She provides representation to clients in relation to all aspects of family and matrimonial law as well as advising an assisting in respect of future planning matters.

Ms Flinn works within the property and private client departments and advises on all aspects of conveyancing, banking litigation, future planning and elder client matters. 

Partners Martin Hanna and Claire Edgar said: “We are proud to welcome Jennifer, Karen and Ruth as partners within the practice. All three have been working with the firm for many years and we have always been impressed with their dedication and drive.

“We are delighted to recognise their hard work and ability with these appointments. We are also proud of the fact that we have been able to nurture legal talent and grow our business in the midst of the current pandemic and are excited to see what the future holds for Francis Hanna & Co in 2022 and beyond.”