Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT), one of Ireland’s fastest-growing law firms, has announced a series of strategic appointments and promotions to support its Cork and Dublin operations. Over the past two years, the firm has grown its solicitor team by 28%, made five new partner appointments, and doubled the capacity of its Cork office to meet rising client demand across litigation, health and social care, employment, infrastructure, property, and advisory law.

Patricia Finn joins as Chief Operating Officer, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience, previously serving as Group Director Legal, Privacy and Treasury at Org Group, a global professional services firm. Finn will oversee day-to-day operations, drive operational excellence, and support strategic growth initiatives across all practice areas.

Barry Kelleher has been promoted to Partner in the firm’s Litigation and Healthcare Regulatory teams. Kelleher, who joined CKT as a trainee in 2013, advises on healthcare litigation and regulatory matters, particularly for public sector clients, and has extensive expertise in statutory obligations, administrative, constitutional, and EU law.

Conor White has also been appointed Partner in the Employment team, advising on employment law, data protection, and regulatory matters within the health and social care sectors. He regularly represents public and private sector clients, including multinational employers, before the Workplace Relations Commission, Labour Court, and Civil Courts.

Managing Partner Patrice O’Keeffe emphasised that these appointments strengthen the firm’s core expertise, support client demand, and reinforce its national footprint. CKT continues to invest in its people as a key strategic asset, ensuring that its teams are equipped to deliver high-quality services across both private and public sector clients.

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