Working and living in Ireland - a lawyers guide

Thomas Hartwell • 12 February 2019

Want the inside scoop about working and living in Ireland? We know that making the move abroad can feel daunting so our two experts, Thomas Hartwell and Eóin Tracey, are here to advise you every step of the way, providing you with destination overviews, most in-demand legal work and the multitude of lifestyle benefits.


In this brochure, you’ll find market overviews and local insights for the following destinations:


  • Dublin


  • Cork


  • Mid-West Region (Limerick & Shannon)



  • Belfast (Northern Ireland)

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