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Ailish Finnerty named as Arthur Cox chair
(L to R): Orla O'Connor and Ailish Finnerty. (Pic: Arthur Cox)
06 Mar 2025 business Print

Ailish Finnerty named as Arthur Cox chair

Arthur Cox has appointed partner Ailish Finnerty as the firm’s next chair, succeeding Orla O’Connor.

She will take up the position on 31 March, when O’Connor completes her six-year term.

Finnerty is a partner in our Arthur Cox’s tax group and is a member of the firm’s policy committee.

‘Exceptional leader’

She specialises in corporate tax, with a focus on tax planning for international clients. She trained with the firm, before becoming a partner in 2008.

O’Connor described her successor as “an exceptional leader, with a deep understanding of our clients’ needs and the evolving legal landscape”.

Finnerty praised Orla O’Connor for her leadership and “outstanding contribution” to the firm. 

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