news 1 May 2026

McCann FitzGerald LLP announces three new partners

Pictured from left to right: Mark White (Partner and Chair), David McCauley, Ruth Hughes, Donncha Sexton and Stephen Holst (Managing Partner).

Our new partners, Ruth Hughes and Donncha Sexton in the Corporate Group, and David McCauley in the Litigation Group, add to the breadth of expertise across these core practice areas.

Commenting on the new appointments, Stephen Holst, Managing Partner of McCann FitzGerald LLP, said:

“Ruth, Donncha and David have each made a significant contribution through the quality of their work and their strong commitment to clients. Their progression reflects the depth of talent across the firm and our continued focus on developing people for the long term. On behalf of my colleagues, I congratulate them and wish them every success in their new roles.”

Ruth Hughes

Ruth works with public and private sector clients on a wide range of technology and innovation matters. She advises on complex commercial and IT outsourcing arrangements, intellectual property, data protection and freedom of information. Ruth also provides specialist guidance in advertising and food law, supporting clients in navigating regulatory and compliance‑focused challenges in these sectors.

Donncha Sexton

Donncha advises Irish and international clients on corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and venture capital. His practice focuses on complex M&A transactions, particularly in the energy and digital infrastructure sectors, and on advising investors and high‑growth companies on funding rounds and strategic investments.

David McCauley

David advises domestic and international clients in all sectors on contentious and non‑contentious employment law matters. He has extensive experience representing employers before the Workplace Relations Commission, the Labour Court and the civil courts, as well as through mediation. His work includes advice concerning protected disclosures and employment discrimination, alongside strategic advice on workplace investigations, workplace processes, transfers of undertakings and termination of employment.