Ms McGinley, head of intellectual property, technology and data protection in the firm’s Dublin office, will work alongside Nasser Ali Khasawneh, the firm’s new global head of AI, and other senior lawyers from the firm’s UK and US offices.

The global AI leadership team is charged with driving a consistent approach to the rollout of the AI strategy across the firm.

Alan Connell, managing partner of Eversheds Sutherland Ireland, said: “My congratulations to Nasser on his appointment at a time of significant technological advancements.

“Ireland itself has become the beating heart of the wider technology sector ecosystem and as the largest and most established international law firm in the country, our technology practice is seen as a centre of excellence internationally.

“Marie’s appointment to the global AI leadership team, following her appointment in October 2022 as international head of technology on Eversheds Sutherland’s global TMT leadership team, recognises the importance placed on our technology practice and the role Ireland plays in the global technology sector.”

Commenting on her appointment, Ms McGinley added: “I am delighted to be part of the new global AI leadership team that will pro-actively work with our clients to support and advise them on this exciting area.

“We are witnessing an unprecedented evolution in technology and we are excited to help our clients navigate how technology and legal compliance collide.

“Deployed appropriately, AI has the ability to be transformative and will undoubtedly give companies a competitive advantage.

“Along with my global colleagues, we will help our clients stay abreast of current and evolving legislation and will successfully guide them in this area in order to ensure continued compliance.”