Ms Cross joins the firm’s corporate and commercial department, having completed her training contract with the firm after previously working in local government.

Ms Canty, who has previously worked in the US and Cork, joins the firm’s litigation and employment department.

Ms Madden joins the firm’s property department, bringing a wealth of experience in the areas of commercial and residential property, having worked with developers for many years.

Welcoming the appointments, Jerome O’Sullivan, managing partner at J.W. O’Donovan LLP Solicitors, said: “The range of services we are able to provide, tailored to our clients’ individual business needs, is due to our highly qualified professional team of solicitors who each bring their own specialities and strengths.

“This results in a personalised legal service of a quality which sets us apart from other law firms.

“Our team will be further strengthened by these three recent appointments. Michelle, Patricia and Daphne will support the firm in our key growth areas, in particular in the areas of commercial and corporate law and property law which will be of considerable benefit to our valued clients.”