Mr Lynch will be based in the firm’s London office, where he will play a crucial role in advising both domestic and international banks, as well as financial institutions, on a wide array of transactions.

His practice will focus on banking and financial services law, with a particular focus on fund finance, project finance and leveraged finance transactions.

He brings more than a decade of finance and capital markets experience to the role, further enhancing the firm’s proficiency in these key areas.

Neil Campbell, partner and head of financial services at Mason Hayes & Curran, said: “Conor’s appointment reinforces our position as a leader in financial services law and strengthens our cross-border capabilities.

“His extensive experience in handling sophisticated financial transactions will be invaluable as we continue to support clients through the complexities of today’s financial markets.”

Mr Lynch added: “I am delighted to join Mason Hayes & Curran at such a transformative time for the financial services sector.

“I look forward to contributing to the firm’s growth and delivering strategic solutions that will help our clients thrive in an increasingly complex global landscape.”

Mr Lynch is a graduate of University College Dublin and a member of the Law Society of Ireland. He has been recognised as a ‘Rising Star’ by IFLR 1000, the pre-eminent guide to the world’s leading financial law firms.