JOHN LYNCH

ACTIVITY On the Corporate and M&A side there has been a strong flow of transactional work. We are particularly active in the veterinary sector, which has been buoyant over the past year, and we anticipate further growth and development within that sector.

The property team has seen steady growth in its transactional work, and our litigation practice is busy, with a number of Commercial Court disputes ongoing.

We’ve seen good growth in our international referrals, and these clients are investing in Ireland for the long-term, which we see as a very positive vote of confidence in the underlying strength of the Irish economy.

PEOPLE The market for lawyers has been tight for a number of years, and in certain areas has tightened further. There is more competition from In-house legal counsel roles than ever before, and lawyers certainly have more options.

The quality of young solicitors coming through remains exceptionally high. We’re confident if we can maintain an environment where our lawyers enjoy their work and are appreciated, then we will retain the excellent talent that we have. Our objective is to make Whitney Moore a destination firm, a place where the best lawyers want to work, excel and feel appreciated.

OUTLOOK The war in Ukraine is appalling on so many levels. The longer it continues, the greater the risk to business and the greater the uncertainty into the future. Our clients remain active and our expectation is that the coming year will be busy. However it cannot be taken for granted.

‘Quality of life issues are a key concern’