WEALTH July 1, 2026 0 Comments

DLA Piper’s Bold Leap: 12 Rising Stars Poised to Redefine Ireland’s Legal Landscape—Who Are They?

So, DLA Piper Ireland just dropped some big news—12 promotions across their ranks that scream growth, ambition, and a serious commitment to nurturing raw talent. Now, you might wonder, in a world where many firms play it safe, how does a relatively young player—established just in 2019—catapult itself into becoming a powerhouse full-service law firm on the global stage? Well, it turns out investing deeply in people across legal and business services isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the secret sauce to thriving amidst fierce competition. From six fresh Legal Directors specializing in everything from cybersecurity to corporate advisory, to new Senior Associates and business specialists stepping up the game, DLA Piper’s Ireland branch proves that when you bet on your team, you’re basically investing in future-proofing your empire. Want to see the faces behind the promotions and get the full scoop on this bold expansion? LEARN MORE

DLA Piper has announced 12 promotions across its Ireland business, reflecting the firm’s continued growth and investment in talent across its legal and business services teams.

The promotions include six new Legal Directors, four new Senior Associates, one new Senior Transaction Specialist and a new Financial Controller.

Naomi Pollock, Bernard Martin, Lorcan Moylan Burke, Cathal Barrett, Emer McEntaggart and Dara McDonald have been promoted to Legal Director, across global mobility, employment, data protection, privacy and cybersecurity, tax, litigation and corporate advisory.

Danielle Robbertze has been promoted to Senior Transaction Specialist, supporting corporate transactions, reorganisations and governance matters.

Joseph Horan, Sarah Dunne, Eva Meenaghan and Cormac O’Brien have been promoted to Senior Associate, across real estate, technology and data, disputes and finance.

Shane Halpin has been promoted to Financial Controller, overseeing financial management for the Ireland business.

The promotions follow continued investment in DLA Piper Ireland, including recent senior appointments in real estate, intellectual property and technology, and corporate insurance.

Established in 2019, DLA Piper Ireland has grown into a leading full-service law firm, advising domestic and international clients as part of DLA Piper’s global platform across more than 40 countries.

Commenting on the promotions, David Carthy, Country Managing Partner for DLA Piper in Ireland, said: “We are delighted to recognise the achievements of these exceptionally talented colleagues. Each has made a significant contribution to our clients, our culture and the continued growth of our business.

“These promotions reflect the strength of talent across our legal and business services teams, and our continued commitment to developing future leaders as we grow our business in Ireland.”

Photo: Eva Meenaghan, Dara McDonald, Danielle Robbertze, Cormac O’Brien, Bernard Martin, Cathal Barrett, Naomi Pollock, Lorcan Moylan Burke, Emer McEntaggart, David Carthy, Joseph Horan, DLA Piper