Key Contacts: Jonathan Kelly – Managing Partner | Jessica Gorman – Of Counsel | Finola Igoe – Of Counsel | Aoife McBennett – Of Counsel | Jean-Anne Young – Of Counsel |
We are pleased to announce the appointment of four senior lawyers as Of Counsel, reflecting the continuing growth of the firm’s market-leading projects/construction and media/entertainment teams.
The Of Counsel title recognises a senior associate’s exceptional contributions and deep expertise. With over 10 years of post-qualification experience, each of these individuals will continue to manage and develop valuable client relationships and support business development efforts, operating in most respects at the same level as a partner. This development highlights Philip Lee’s commitment to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth.
Commenting on the promotions, managing partner Jonathan Kelly said, “These appointments underscore the dedication within our firm to promoting and fostering top-level talent. Each of these four lawyers leads the way in her respective field, namely media/entertainment and projects/construction, practice areas which are integral to our firm’s identity. The appointments reflect our commitment to excellence and innovation in these specialist sectors.”
Finola Igoe, Of Counsel, Projects and Construction
Finola brings over 15 years of experience advising clients on both contentious and non-contentious construction issues. In contentious matters, she has extensive expertise in statutory adjudication, conciliation, mediation, arbitration and litigation before the courts. On the non-contentious side, she offers guidance to employers, contractors and developers on all aspects of construction contracts for both commercial and residential projects, including negotiating custom, high-value, forward-funded development agreements. Her work on some of Dublin’s most high-profile developments has provided her with a deep understanding of the Irish construction market, which she leverages to benefit her clients.
Jean-Anne Young, Of Counsel, Projects and Construction
Jean-Anne specialises in public procurement law, focusing on public infrastructure and services across sectors such as health, education and energy. She assists public bodies in designing and implementing innovative yet compliant procurement strategies, working with clients that include local authorities, the HSE, hospitals and third-level institutions. With considerable experience across a range of projects, including Public Private Partnerships (PPP), Jean-Anne supports clients throughout the procurement process from initial design to contract award and performance. In addition to her non-contentious work, Jean-Anne has extensive experience advising both public and private sector clients involved in public procurement litigation.
Aoife McBennett, Of Counsel, Media and Entertainment
Aoife represents many of Ireland’s leading film, television and animation production companies, advising on the development stage of projects right through to production and distribution. Aoife also advises several major international studios, streaming platforms and specialist media lenders on the financing of large-scale film/television productions. She has lectured on the Law Society Diploma in Arts, Entertainment and Media Law.
Jessican Gorman, Of Counsel, Media and Entertainment
Jessica specialises in film and television production and finance, representing a broad range of media clients including international film studios, local and international production companies, streaming platforms and specialist media financiers. Jessica advises across all stages of development and production, including finance, security and content. Jessica has also lectured on the Law Society Diploma in Arts, Entertainment and Media Law.
