Our Solicitors

PATRICK NEWELL B.C.L.

Having qualified in 1979, Patrick has over 30 years experience in advising clients in all areas of law, with particular expertise in Property, Probate and Criminal Defence matters.

FIONA GILLEN B.C.L.

(Commissioner for Oaths)

Upon graduation from University College Cork with a Degree in Law, Fiona took up an apprenticeship and subsequently qualified with the practice in 1987. Since becoming partner in 1992 Fiona has increasingly specialised in Personal Injury, Family and Property Law matters.

KENNETH CUNNINGHAM B.C.L. (E.L.S.)

Upon graduation from University College Dublin with a degree in Law with French, Ken trained with one of the country's largest law firms, William Fry Solicitors, based in Dublin. Upon moving to Waterford and joining the firm in 2005, Ken has specialised in Criminal Defence and Personal Injury matters, representing clients interests before the District, Circuit, High and Central Criminal Courts.

Assistant Solicitor

LEONA MCDONALD B.C.L.

Having graduated from University College Cork with a degree in Law, Leona completed her training as a solicitor with Newell Gillen & Cunningham. Since qualifying in 2008, Leona has practised in wide and varied areas of law with particular emphasis on Family, Property, Employment, Probate and Personal Injury mattters.