In her latest op-ed for Law UK, Portia White explores the sectors powering demand across Ireland's legal market, from technology and fintech to funds, aviation finance, and artificial intelligence. She examines how regulatory complexity, sector expertise, and talent scarcity are shaping hiring decisions as firms position themselves for future growth. As the market matures, competition for lawyers with specialized knowledge remains a defining challenge.
AI Won’t Replace the Associate. It May Make Them More Valuable Than Ever.
One of the most interesting themes to emerge from my recent participation in an Argyll panel discussion on AI was not about technology replacing junior lawyers. Rather, it was about junior lawyers teaching everyone else.