DLA Piper boosts its Insurance Offering with the appointment of Naoise Harnett as a Partner

DLA Piper boosts its Insurance Offering with the appointment of Naoise Harnett as a Partner

He is the 18th partner in Dublin and the team of professionals now exceeds 110

Global law firm DLA Piper has announced the appointment of Naoise Harnett as a Partner in the firm's Corporate Practice in Dublin.

One of Ireland’s top Corporate Insurance lawyers, Harnett was previously a Partner Pinsent Masons. He has over 15 years of experience advising Irish and international insurers, reinsurers, and intermediaries on major cross-border M&A transactions, court-sanctioned transfers, authorizations, and distribution.

Commenting on his appointment, Matthew Cole, the head of corporate at DLA Piper in Ireland said, “I welcome Harnett to DLA Piper. He will lead our corporate insurance team in Ireland and join a network of more than 400 global insurance specialists, who are trusted partners to global insurance leaders. This is an incredibly exciting time for us as we continue to significantly grow the corporate group in Ireland and our leadership team. His addition will further support that growth strategy and will help us nurture existing, and develop new relationships with insurance businesses in Ireland and internationally.”

Benjamin Parameswaran, the Global Co-Chair of DLA Piper’s Corporate Practice remarked, “Today is a significant day for the corporate practice in Ireland as we continue to drive forward our growth strategy in Ireland through the strategic appointment of Naoise Harnett as a partner. He joins the firm with incredible experience and accolades as one of Ireland’s leading insurance law specialists. We know that his expertise and experience will help deliver effective quality service for domestic and international clients at DLA Piper.”

John Goulios, the Global Co-Chair of DLA Piper’s Insurance Sector added, “The appointment of Naoise Harnett as partner is a significant event not only for our Ireland practice and corporate group, but also for the global insurance sector client offering, as we continue to drive our growth strategy through client-focussed sector approach. Ireland continues to be an increasingly important market for our insurance sector clients, and Harnett joins the firm with first-rate experience and credentials as one of Ireland’s leading insurance law specialists. His expertise and experience will help deliver the highest quality service for our domestic and international clients.”