The pair are among 10 new partners appointed across the firm’s global network and will take up their new roles from 1 May 2025.

Mr Hanna is a partner in the firm’s corporate team and has expertise advising clients throughout the corporate lifecycle on M&A transactions, joint ventures, capital raisings and corporate governance issues.

He has an internationally-focused practice, with particular expertise leading complex cross-border M&A, while also leveraging his experience as part of the firm’s venture and emerging companies’ practice to act on venture and growth equity transactions.

Ms Joyce leads Taylor Wessing’s technology, IP and information group in Ireland. Her team advises on a broad range of topics from B2B and B2C commercial projects and product launches to IP, IT, data and regulatory support.

She focuses on cutting-edge AI and digital regulatory advisory work and co-leads the firm’s UK and Ireland cyber security group.

Ireland managing partner Adam Griffiths said: “I’m delighted to welcome Jo Joyce and Dannie Hanna to the partnership. Their appointment underscores their hard work, dedication and commitment to delivering excellence to their clients.

“It is great to see one third of the newly elected partners in Europe are based in Ireland — this is a testament to the growth and success of the Dublin office.

“Many congratulations to Jo, Dannie and all the other newly appointed partners and senior lawyers.”

Shane Gleghorn, global co-chair and UK managing partner, added: “We are delighted to announce our 2025 cohort of new partners and senior counsel whose expertise and leadership will be focused on delivering the highest levels of service to our clients.

“These promotions will significantly strengthen our key practice areas of corporate, disputes, regulatory, IP, patents, real estate, and banking and finance.”