Appointments

Dublin lawyer Martina O'Mahoney has been promoted to partner at global law firm Kennedys as part of the firm's largest-ever promotions round. The firm has appointed 22 new partners – more than twice as many as last year – bringing its total worldwide partner count to 293. Of the new part

The Probation Service has announced the appointment of Olivia Keaveney as its new deputy director of operations for courts and community. Ms Keaveney brings more than 18 years' senior management experience across the Probation Service and the charity sector. She previously held the position of assis

Lawyer Stuart Anderson has been appointed as head of public affairs at the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry. As part of a new member service, Mr Anderson will lead NI Chamber's direct interactions with politicians, helping to shape the legislative agenda and supporting elected repre

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP has announced a significant expansion with the appointment of 15 new partners this month. The business law firm said the new hires follow "exceptionally strong growth in 2021", when it saw its revenues increase by 23 per cent to €98 million.

Belfast firm MKB Law has announced the appointment of Andrew Lightburn as an associate director and head of the firm's employment law department. Mr Lightburn has over 20 years' experience practising exclusively in employment law, and is dual-qualified in England and Wales and Northern Ireland.

Arthur Cox LLP has announced the appointment of 18 new senior associates. The new senior associates are:

Global law firm Dentons has announced the appointment of three new partners in Dublin, bringing its total partner count to 10. The new partners are energy and projects lawyer Colm Ó hUiginn and corporate lawyers David McGuinness and Michael McDonald.

William Fry LLP has announced the appointment of Barry Scannell as a consultant in the firm's technology department. Mr Scannell has 15 years' experience as a technology lawyer and previously spent six years with IMRO as its director of legal affairs and regulatory compliance.

A new business law firm led by corporate finance solicitor Andrew Power has opened its doors in Galway and Dublin. Power Law LLP will focus on providing sophisticated legal services to SMEs, business owners, company owners and investors.

Two legal academics have been appointed to the Royal Irish Academy's (RIA) ethical, political, legal and philosophical studies committee. Dr Dug Cubie of University College Cork (UCC) and Dr Laura Cahillane of the University of Limerick (UL) are the latest to join the multi-disciplinary committee, w

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP has announced the promotion of Eimear Lyons to partner in the firm's corporate team. Ms Lyons advises on a range of corporate matters and is particularly active in the healthcare and energy sectors. She has significant experience acting in the sale and purchase of health

Beale & Co has announced the appointment of insurance lawyer Jackie Cunningham as a senior associate in the firm's Dublin office. Ms Cunningham joins the construction and insurance law specialist firm from DAC Beachcroft, where she was an associate.

William Fry LLP has announced the appointment of two new partners – bringing its total to 79 – and three consultants. The new partners are Mary Cooney in the firm's litigation and dispute resolution department and Anne Tobin in the firm's tax department, while the new consultants are Sin

Jenny Ahern has joined corporate and commercial law firm LK Shields Solicitors as its new head of banking and finance. Previously a partner with Mason Hayes & Curran LLP, Ms Ahern is a corporate banking specialist with extensive experience in dealing with domestic and cross-border transactions i

Finance lawyer Séamus Ó Cróinín has been named as the next chair of A&L Goodbody LLP (ALG). Mr Ó Cróinín will succeed Eileen Roberts, a partner in the firm's disputes and investigations group, following her successful three-year term in the post.