Shane Costelloe

Mr Costelloe now heads up the firm’s employment team, specialising in employment law, corporate, commercial and public sector work.

Alongside the team at Holmes, he regularly advises corporate and public sector clients across a range of commercial and strategic workplace issues, from recruitment to retirement.

He began his career with Holmes in 2012 after graduating from University College Dublin.

Having trained as a corporate lawyer, Mr Costelloe has extensive experience drafting commercial agreements and advising on corporate matters and transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.

He also has a strong financial background as a result of having also worked with the international accountancy firm, Grant Thornton.

Mr Costelloe’s advancement is one of a series of internal appointments within the corporate team alongside the promotion of Ciara Downes, Melissa Regan and Mikhaela O’Shaughnessy.

Harry Fehily, managing partner at Holmes, said: “We are committed to investing in our people, and I am extremely pleased to see Shane developing his career with our firm, which looks to offer clear career paths and opportunities for people to develop their skills and grow to senior positions.

“The firm is fortunate to have the experience of Stephen Walker and the enthusiasm that Shane Costelloe and the team bring will ensure continued quality of legal services to our growing corporate client base.”