Ms Butler joins from another Irish law firm and has experience in dealing with matters before the Circuit Court, High Court, Commercial Court and Court of Appeal. She has also acted in several mediations.

She advises on a wide range of general and commercial litigation disputes including enforcement proceedings, injunctive proceedings, corporate insolvency related disputes, debt recovery, professional negligence claims, contractual disputes, and property disputes.

Jill Callanan, lead partner for litigation and dispute resolution at LK Shields, said: “We are delighted to welcome Abigail as a member of the litigation and dispute resolution team. Her expertise and experience will augment our market leading team of litigation and dispute resolution specialists.”