Mr Healy returns to the firm, where he completed his traineeship in 2005, from global law firm Kennedys.

He will specialise in personal injury and financial lines litigation for insurers and self-insured corporate entities.

Originally from Co Clare, Mr Healy is a graduate of UCC and UL and has over 18 years’ experience in insurance litigation with particular expertise in complex professional indemnity claims and policy coverage disputes.

Commenting on the appointment, Harry Fehily, managing partner of Holmes, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mark back to Holmes as senior associate.

“Mark brings invaluable experience in insurance litigation and dispute resolution to the firm; he has particular expertise in advising clients on complex liability and quantum issues and his appointment is an important step in the firm’s continued growth and expansion.”