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International law firm Pinsent Masons has been recognised as Northern Ireland's top employer for LGBT staff and one of the most LGBT-inclusive workplaces in the UK. The firm is ranked at number four in LGBT charity Stonewall's Top 100 Employers list, which recognises a dozen other law firms across t

Global legal business DWF has announced the appointment of four new partners and a senior claims adjuster in its Dublin office. The appointments, which include three hires from rival firms, bring the headcount to 60 at the Irish headquarters opened by DWF in 2013.

Global legal business DWF gave sixth form students from Belfast first-hand experience of the recruitment process by participating in a The Apprentice-style employability programme. The students from St Louise’s College in West Belfast and Boy’s Model in North Belfast were mentored in CV

A round-up of deals involving Irish law firms. Submit your deals to newsdesk@irishlegal.com. Walkers has acted as Ireland and Cayman Islands counsel to Airborne Capital securitisations worth $637 million.

Current trends in civil litigation, changes in personal injuries claims in Ireland and keeping up with the discount rate, are just some of the pertinent issues which will be explored at DWF’s upcoming insurance seminar. The seminar will see insurance specialists from DWF’s Belfast and Du

International legal business DWF has appointed two directors, one senior associate, four associates and nine solicitors in Belfast over a year of significant growth.

Insurers, brokers and solicitors were briefed on the latest developments in professional indemnity insurance at a DWF event in Dublin. Aidan Leonard, claims director and special purpose fund manager at DWF, moderated the event, which also heard from Brian Doherty, CEO of the Legal Service Regulatory

International legal business DWF, with offices in Belfast and Dublin, has unveiled plans to increase the representation of women and ethnic minorities in senior leadership positions over the next three years. DWF has set targets focused on ensuring that a diverse group of people have access to senio

Sinead Morgan, senior associate in the employment team at DWF in Dublin, sets out the key legal considerations for any company offering remote working to its employees. Remote working, flexible working or homeworking? Whatever term you choose to use the desire for, and drive towards remote working i

Global legal business DWF has announced the appointment of Ruairí Mac Cumhaill as a banking and finance partner in Dublin. Mr Mac Cumhaill has more than 11 years' experience working with domestic and international financial institutions, alternative lenders and borrowers operating in Ireland,

International law firms CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang and DWF are advising on the administration of the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast. Business advisers BDO were appointed as administrators to the iconic Belfast shipyard last week and are now in talks with potential buyers, the Belfa

DWF Group plc, with offices in Belfast and Dublin, saw revenue growth of 15 per cent in a "milestone year" which saw it become the largest listed full service legal business on the London Stock Exchange. In an inaugural results statement, the group said revenue was up by 15 per cent, or 12.5 per cen

DWF Dublin welcomed key retail industry stakeholders to an event focusing on how to protect their brands following Ireland's first major trademark law reform in over 20 years. The event also explored how retailers can navigate brand protection strategies, defamation claims, privilege and Brexit.

Local charities in Dublin and Belfast have been invited to apply for funding from the DWF Foundation after the charity received over £2 million from global law firm DWF. The DWF Foundation was founded by DWF in 2015 with the sole aim of providing funds, resources and support to help communitie

DWF Group plc, with offices in Belfast and Dublin, has acquired a Polish legal services business for £3 million. Lawyers formerly employed by K&L Gates Jamka will now be running a DWF office in Warsaw with 11 partners as well as 45 lawyers and 31 support staff in a deal expected to complet