22 October 2019

McCann FitzGerald Establishes the Role of Chair of the Partnership

McCann FitzGerald is delighted to announce the establishment of the role of Chair and the appointment of Catherine Deane as its first Chair. Catherine will begin her four-year term on 1 November 2019. Catherine is an aviation finance expert, with over 25 years’ experience of advising the world’s largest aircraft lessors and financiers, and has been a partner in the firm since 1992.

“The creation of the role of Chair of the partnership is an exciting development for the firm and one that we believe adds significant strength to the firm’s leadership. This new role puts us in the best position to continue to grow our business and meet the challenges that undoubtedly lie ahead in the fast and ever-evolving legal markets in which we and our clients operate” said Barry Devereux, McCann FitzGerald’s Managing Partner. 

“I’m delighted that Catherine will take up this key leadership position. I have no doubt that her extensive professional expertise will ensure we continue to put our clients at the heart of all that we do in the firm.”

Catherine commented, “I am honoured to be appointed by my partners to this new role. I am excited and energized by the challenges that the role presents and look forward to facing those challenges, whilst continuing to advise our global aviation clients on their deals.”