P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors Welcomes Newly Qualified Solicitor Sarah Kirk

P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors is pleased to announce the qualification of Sarah Kirk as a Solicitor, marking an important milestone in her career and further strengthening the firm's growing Human Rights and Planning & Environmental teams.

Sarah joined P.A. Duffy & Co in 2023 and commenced her solicitor training in September 2024. Since then, she has developed significant experience working on a number of high-profile and complex matters, establishing herself as a valued member of the firm's legal team.

Working within the firm's renowned Human Rights department, Sarah has played a key role in supporting clients involved in major public inquiries, including the Covid-19 Inquiry and the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. She has also played a significant role in assisting women affected by the cervical screening scandal. Her work has contributed to the firm's continued commitment to securing accountability and access to justice for individuals and communities across the island of Ireland.

Alongside her work in Human Rights, Sarah has also become an integral member of P.A. Duffy & Co's expanding Planning & Environmental team. As the firm continues to grow its presence in this specialist area, Sarah is supporting clients on a range of matters relating to planning, environmental regulation and public law.

Commenting on her qualification, Sarah Kirk said:

"I am delighted to qualify as a Solicitor with P.A. Duffy & Co. Since joining the firm, I have had the opportunity to work on some incredibly important and meaningful cases alongside talented and supportive colleagues. The experience I have gained across both Human Rights and Planning & Environmental law has been invaluable and I look forward to continuing to support our clients while developing my practice in the years ahead."

Enda McGarrity, Director and Head of Human Rights at P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors, added:

"Sarah's qualification is thoroughly deserved and reflects the dedication, professionalism and ability she has demonstrated throughout her training contract. She has made a significant contribution to several major inquiries and complex cases, earning the respect of colleagues and clients alike. We are committed to investing in the next generation of legal talent, and I am delighted that Sarah will continue her career with P.A. Duffy & Co as a newly qualified Solicitor. We look forward to seeing her play an important role in the continued growth of both our Human Rights and Planning & Environmental teams."

With offices in Belfast, Dublin, Dungannon and Omagh, P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors continues to invest in talent across its specialist practice areas, ensuring clients have access to exceptional legal expertise across the island of Ireland.