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Barrister Cathy Smith SC has been recognised with a prestigious alumni award from the University of Limerick. Ms Smith, who graduated with a BA in European studies in 1995, was among three alumni honoured at the 16th annual UL Alumni Awards gala dinner in the Limerick Strand Hotel on Friday night.

Northern Ireland firm Davidson McDonnell has recruited former London lawyer Victoria Sterritt to lead a new private client department. Ms Sterritt is joined in the new private client team by senior solicitors Rachael McKee and Sara Ord, who both have more than 20 years’ specialist experience i

Four men have been charged in connection with the theft of a solid gold toilet worth £5 million more than four years ago. The fully-functioning 18-carat toilet, named America, was stolen from Blenheim Palace in England days after it was installed as an art piece.

New rules allowing the remote swearing of affidavits in Circuit Court proceedings have come into force. The Circuit Court Rules (Affidavits) 2023, which came into effect from Friday 3 November 2023, allow for an affidavit to be sworn in the physical presence of an officer or, if it is "not practicab

Eversheds Sutherland Ireland has appointed partner Cian MacGinley as head of its real estate department. Mr MacGinley, who has been with the firm for over two decades, takes over the leadership fo the department from Joseph Stanley, who will continue as a real estate partner.

A properly resourced planning system is crucial to delivering climate justice, the Law Society of Ireland's first-ever climate justice conference will hear this afternoon. The Policies and Action for a Climate Responsive Justice Sector conference, taking place in Blackhall Place from 2pm–6pm t

The Law Society of Ireland has published the provisional results of its 2023 Council election, with Cavan solicitor Sonia McEntee topping the poll. Just under 3,000 solicitors voted in this year's elections, which were the first to use a new eVoting system in a bid to increase turnout.

The government's third national action plan to combat human trafficking has been launched by justice minister Helen McEntee. The 40-page plan sets out a number of actions across government departments to work towards ending human trafficking in the State, including the establishment of a new nationa

Police have penalised a teenager for driving a "Booty Patrol" vehicle that looked too similar to a real law enforcement vehicle. Gabriel Luviano, 18, was pulled over in Florida while driving the truck, which says "Booty Patrol" along the side and back and "National Booty Behaviour Protection" on the

RDJ has relocated its Cork headquarters to a new city centre premises with a focus on sustainability, collaboration and inclusivity. The firm has departed from traditional cellular offices for its 170-strong Cork team in favour of a fully open plan design with no private offices. Designated meeting

New control of exports and investment screening legislation has been signed into law. The Control of Exports Act 2023 creates a framework for regulating the export of controlled items, principally dual-use and military items, while the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 introduces an i

Former Ireland international and solicitor David Humphreys has been appointed as the Irish Rugby Football Union's new performance director. Mr Humphreys studied law at Queen's University Belfast and trained as a solicitor with Northern Ireland firm Tughans — under Mike Gibson, himself a former

Irish solicitor Andrea Clarke has joined UAE firm Vaishvik Law International as a senior solicitor. Ms Clarke heads up the new Irish desk at the firm, which is headquartered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and led by English barristers Satinder Hunjan KC and Naveen Agnihotri.

Solicitor Colette Bennett has joined The Wheel's senior management team as director of advocacy and research. The Wheel is Ireland's national association of charities, community groups and social enterprises, representing over 2,300 members.

Newry courthouse is to reopen for full operations and hearings from Monday. The courthouse was closed as a temporary measure in the aftermath of Storm Ciarán due to severe flooding in the area.