Multi-national firm Pinsent Masons has announced a trio of promotions in its Dublin office, effective from 1 May.

Zara West joins the Dublin partnership, and is one of 25 partner promotions across the Pinsent Masons network.

The total number of partners in the firm is now 480.

Zara West is promoted from senior associate in the litigation, regulatory and tax practice. She specialises in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, with a particular emphasis on financial-services litigation and insolvency.

Legal director

Karen Gallagher (small picture) and Claire Winrow have been promoted to legal-director roles.

Gallagher is currently a senior associate in the risk-advisory-services group, while Claire Winrow is a senior associate in the investment-funds practice. 

Ann Lalor (Pinsent Masons Dublin head) said: “I am extremely proud of the talent in our Dublin office, which is key to our success story, and delighted to congratulate Zara, Karen and Claire on their very well-deserved promotions, which bolster three of our core-services capabilities.”