Pictured, left to right: Dr Mark Carmody, John O’Brien, Dr Susanne Cahill, Michael Lucey, Michael Weldon, Sinéad Weldon, and Barry Purdy.

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Irish law firms announce merger

Leading IP practices join forces to build a national powerhouse in Dublin and Cork, offering combined expertise in life sciences, medical technology, engineering, software, electronics, communications, and advanced manufacturing.

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