We are delighted to further strengthen the depth and breadth of expertise in our Corporate Governance team with the promotion of Emer Shelly to partner. She brings more than 12 years of experience to the role.

Emer is a skilled corporate lawyer with extensive experience in advising domestic and international clients on corporate transactions, and company law. Emer specialises in advising on and implementing complex domestic and multi-jurisdictional corporate reorganisation projects and in providing corporate governance advice. She has particular expertise in helping clients to navigate the evolving legal and regulatory landscape relating to ESG and corporate sustainability.

Claire Lord, Head of our Corporate Governance team, said: “Companies today are faced with an increasingly complex legal and regulatory environment and Emer’s combination of deep, technical expertise with pragmatic advice makes her a valuable asset to the team. Her appointment further underscores our commitment to providing our clients with the highest levels of service.”

Emer commented: “As the corporate landscape continues to evolve, I look forward to playing a role in the team’s ongoing growth. My focus remains on delivering efficient and practical legal solutions to support our clients in implementing group reorganisations and on assisting our clients to achieve their corporate governance and wider ESG goals.”

Emer is a graduate of University College Cork and a member of the Law Society of Ireland.