Law firm Maples and Calder LLP (Ireland) has appointed Peter Stapleton (pictured) as the new managing partner of its Irish office, and as a member of the firm's global management committee.
He succeeds Nicholas Butcher, who retires from the firm after almost 18 years of service – six as managing partner in Ireland.
Stapleton has led the firm’s Irish funds and management-investment practice over the past six years.
Following Stapleton’s appointment as managing partner, Eimear O'Dwyer and Adam Donoghue have been named as co-heads of this division.