Hybrid working: Banks, finance and law firms bring Ireland’s workers back to the office
While many firms have tightened their hybrid work policies, most still recognise the importance of flexibility as a powerful staff retention tool
Matheson
Ireland’s biggest law firms: Staffed by women but run by men, with one exception
The gap remains largest at the top of firms, notably at equity partner level among the Big Six firms
Law firm Matheson elects Darren Maher as new managing partner
Matheson's incoming managing partner will take up the role at the start of 2026
Irish legal software firm Brightflag in €425m takeover
All cash deal to see Dublin-based Brightflag staff transfer to Dutch buyer
New sustainability reporting rules could hurt Ireland’s reputation, law firms warn
Corporate law firms sought to influence new regulations making large companies report on their environmental impact
William Fry confirms talks with Eversheds’ Irish arm as tie-ups gather pace
Move would come amid wave of consolidation in the legal sector
Lawyers strike gold as Russia’s plane seizures spark lucrative litigation in Dublin
Legal action over valuable leased aircraft stranded in Russia generating €1 million in brief fees – plus €6,000 a day – for top commercial lawyers
Property Picnic 2024 raises more than €190,000 for Cancer Trials Ireland
Now in its third year, annual property industry fundraiser has donated close to €500,000 for cancer clinical trials
Taxation on investments: What changes might be on the way?
Consensus is that Irish system for taxing investments is inconsistent and offputting for investors
Tickets for 2024 Property Picnic in aid of Cancer Trials Ireland on sale now
Fundraising social event returns to Dublin’s One Windmill Lane (1WML) on May 16th with eight keystone sponsors and 61 other firms in support already
Value of Irish funds industry grows, reversing 2022 decline
Growth driven in part by an increase in the value of exchange-traded funds during the year
The AI shake-up of the legal profession: ‘Do you want a computer to defend you?’
Artificial intelligence would be a ‘huge’ help in cutting down on admin work, says one industry member
Gender equality still one of ‘biggest issues’ for law firms
Most intakes are 50/50 in terms of gender balance but firms still struggle to get close to that at partner level
One in five solicitors working for corporate firms or large public sector bodies, says regulator
Five law firms had more than 1,500 solicitors working for them last year
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