Mr McInerney joins the firm as head of the public and regulatory team, while Mr Costelloe has been appointed as a partner in the employment and benefits groups.

Mr McInerney advises public sector bodies, educational institutions, local authorities, and regulators advises on administrative law, judicial reviews, investigations, privacy, procurement, and governance.

He is also an experienced strategic advisor and commercial litigator with expertise in regulatory enforcement, tax and complex commercial disputes.

Mr Costelloe advises public and private sector entities in contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with particular expertise in commercial transactions, due diligence, governance, share option schemes, outsourcing, consultancy and agency arrangements, change management and public sector advisory.

John White, managing partner of Beauchamps, said: “We are delighted to welcome Pat and Shane to the team. Both are energetic, practical, and talented lawyers. They enhance our bench strength and bring new areas of expertise and experience to our regulatory and employment teams.”