Addleshaw Goddard promotes Kate Field to employment partner
Law firm Addleshaw Goddard has appointed Kate Field to partner in its Dublin-based disputes & employment practice.
Field is the fifth lawyer that Addleshaw Goddard has made a partner in the past year. In addition, the company has added 12 solicitors.
The announcement comes 12 months after the firm relocated to its larger 28,000 sq ft office at Fitzwilliam No 28 in Dublin.
Over the past three years, Addleshaw Goddard has grown its headcount by more than 20%, rising to 156 people, including 91 lawyers and 32 partners.
Field was previously an employment legal director for Addleshaw Goddard, specialising in dispute resolution and employment law.
She has extensive experience advising clients on complex, contentious and non-contentious matters.
Her practice includes a particular focus on commercial litigation, and she has worked closely with clients across a range of sectors, notably retail and hospitality, advising on all aspects of the employment relationship.
Fields regularly represents clients before the Civil Courts and the Workplace Relations Commission, providing strategic, practical advice on dispute resolution, employment compliance and risk management.
“Kate’s appointment as Partner is a fantastic milestone for both her and our Employment and Disputes Group in Ireland," said Mark Walsh, head of Ireland at Addleshaw Goddard.
"Her depth of experience and outstanding client focus strengthen our ability to support clients with increasingly complex workplace and commercial challenges.
"As the fastest-growing international full-service law firm in Ireland, we continue to invest in exceptional talent to meet our clients’ needs, wherever they do business.
"Our AG2030 strategy is driving real momentum across the firm, and this promotion underscores our commitment to building market-leading expertise and developing the next generation of legal leaders in Ireland.”
Speaking on her appointment, Field commented: “I am delighted to be admitted to the partnership at Addleshaw Goddard Ireland at such an exciting time for the firm.
Pictured welcoming the appointment is (From left) Kate Field, Partner Disputes and Employment, with Mark Walsh, Head of Ireland, and Maura Connolly, Head of Employment, Addleshaw Goddard Ireland. (Pic: Chris Bellew/Fennell Photography)
"The breadth and quality of the team, combined with the firm’s sector‑led approach, international reach and unwavering focus on clients, creates a compelling platform to support businesses operating in Ireland and beyond.
"I look forward to working closely with colleagues across the firm to continue building our market-leading Employment and Disputes Group offering and to delivering practical, high-quality outcomes for our clients.”
Photo: Kate Field. (Pic: Chris Bellew/Fennell Photography)
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