Conor Courtney

Mr Courtney recently completed an LLM focused on international commercial law at University College London (UCL) and is now training as a solicitor with Eversheds Sutherland in Dublin.

He joined the ILN team in September 2021 and contributes regular reports on judgments from the Northern Ireland courts. He was previously awarded a merit certificate at the Justice Media Awards 2022 for his reporting.

Speaking after the awards ceremony, Mr Courtney said: “It was a pleasure to represent the Law Society of Ireland.

“Congratulations to all the other winners and finalists. Thanks Jill Thornton for all of your help, and Richard Hammond SC.”