Law firm DLA Piper adds to its global partners team

Barry Noonan and Conor McEneaney taken on new global partner roles with DLA Piper

Sat, 16 May, 2026 - 07:19

Joe Dermody

Law firm DLA Piper has promoted Barry Noonan and Conor McEneaney to global partner roles, the latest in a round seeing 62 lawyers promoted worldwide.

Barry Noonan, partner in real estate, joined DLA Piper Ireland in 2021. He advised on the four largest commercial property deals in Ireland in 2025. He has previously worked in the Middle East. He regularly advises on hotel and leisure transactions in Ireland and internationally.

Conor McEneaney, partner in intellectual property and technology, joined DLA Piper in 2019, the year the firm was founded. He specialises in complex outsourcing and technology-driven transactions. He is a trusted adviser on the technology, IP and data aspects of joint ventures and M&A.

David Carthy, country managing partner for DLA Piper in Ireland, said: “Barry and Conor have both made a significant impact since joining the firm. Their promotions reflect the continued growth of our Irish business and the strength of our domestic and international work.

“Real estate and IPT are critical areas of demand in Ireland, and these appointments further enhance our ability to support clients on complex mandates from Ireland.”

DLA Piper Ireland employs more than 125 people, including 23 partners and eight legal directors. Based in Dublin, the firm has lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.