Philip Lee

Philip Lee LLP is to merge with Cork-based corporate law firm BHK Solicitors LLP next month, the firms have announced. Taking effect from 1 February 2026, the combined firm, which will trade as Philip Lee LLP, will have more than 50 partners in a significant milestone.

Philip Lee has welcomed six newly-qualified associates following the successful completion of their traineeships with the firm. Andrew Campbell and Callum Gillespie have both been appointed to the firm's projects and construction team.

Environmental lawyer Alice Whittaker has been named as the new chairperson of Philip Lee LLP, taking the reins from the beginning of 2026. Founding partner and chairperson Philip Lee is set to retire at the end of 2025, leaving the firm in the hands of Ms Whittaker and managing partner Jonathan Kell

Philip Lee LLP has recruited Alan Connell, formerly managing partner and head of tax at Eversheds Sutherland Ireland, as a senior partner in the firm's tax practice. Mr Connell will work alongside Michael McGivern, head of tax, as part of the continued expansion of the firm’s tax offering

Philip Lee has promoted five new senior associates across the firm. The new senior associates are Kevin Keenan and Patrick Egan in the corporate and commercial team, Harry O'Malley in real estate, Margaret O'Leary in planning and environmental, and Daniel Hanrahan in competition.

Philip Lee has appointed Finola Igoe, Jean-Anne Young, Aoife McBennett and Jessica Gorman as of counsel. Ms Igoe and Ms Young are members of the firm's projects and construction team, while Ms McBennett and Ms Gorman are members of the media and entertainment team.

Philip Lee has launched a new financial services and investment funds offering through a strategic partnership with Aquest Advisory. The new practice will offer expert legal advice on a wide range of matters relevant to the financial services industry, including asset management, investment funds, f

Philip Lee has formed a partnership with New York firm Skylight Law LLP, which will now operate as Philip Lee (US) LLP.

Philip Lee partner Anna Hickey has been appointed to lead the M&A activities of the firm's climate finance team.

Philip Lee has promoted Niall Donnelly, Alison Murray, Patrick Kane and Jennifer Darcy to partner. Mr Donnelly, in the energy and natural resources team, specialises in advising clients on complex projects and regulatory matters in the energy sector, in particular renewable energy transactions.

Philip Lee lawyers Alison Hardiman, Alice Whittaker, Niall Donnelly, Rachel Minch and Leonora Mullett share their views on Coolglass v An Bord Pleanála. Alison Hardiman on our planning and environment team spoke on the ‘Planning and Development Act, 2024 and Offshore Renewable Energy&rs

Philip Lee has welcomed Tara Fitzpatrick, Zoe Dunne, Aoife McLoughlin, Conor O Curraín, Michelle Mehigan and Fiona McLoughlin as associates following the completion of their traineeships with the firm. Ms Fitzpatrick and Aoife McLoughlin have been appointed to the firm's commercial litigation

Philip Lee has appointed partner Eoghan Doyle as head of corporate and M&A. Mr Doyle succeeds outgoing department head Andreas McConnell, a senior partner at the firm for the past 15 years who remains centrally involved in the business.

Philip Lee lawyer Maeve Delargy has been recognised with an award for her role in establishing a network for women working in the Irish solar industry. Ms Delargy, a senior associate in Philip Lee's planning and environmental team, won the Empowering Diversity in Solar award at the first-ever Irish

A team of Irish lawyers has been instructed by four European organisations of judges to bring an appeal in an ongoing legal battle to stop Poland receiving EU funds until all judges sanctioned by the previous government are rehabilitated.