Maria Walsh a former Sacred Heart Grammar School student has joined one of the provinces largest law firms, Tughans as one of of four newly qualified solicitors at the firm. They have also appointed three new trainee solicitors.
Tughans has made a significant investment in young legal talent with the appointments. Maria graduated in law from Queen’s University Belfast and has been appointed an Associate Solicitor in Tughans’ Corporate Department.

James Donnelly, Partner, Tughans, said, “Recruitment at junior level is of paramount importance to support our continued growth plans. These promising individuals represent an investment in the future of the company and we are committed to developing their skills in line with the firm’s values and for the ultimate benefit of our clients.”
“Highly talented and very ambitious, these young people will bring a fresh perspective and provide added depth across our business. As well as providing an ongoing professional development programme for our four newly qualified recruits, we will also be enabling the three trainee solicitors to experience all of the legal areas in which Tughans specialises during their two-year contract.”
Based in Belfast, Tughans has a professional team of over 100 people.