Meet the heart of Newell Gillen & Cunningham – our esteemed team of legal professionals. Within our ranks are five distinguished solicitors, embodying a combined legal experience of over 80 years. With a diverse range of expertise and a shared dedication to the values and needs of our clients, our solicitors stand ready to assist you with personalised and compassionate legal services.
Below, you will find the profiles of our dedicated professionals, each contributing to our wealth of legal expertise. From the experienced insights of Fiona Gillen and Ken Cunningham to the specialised knowledge of each solicitor, our team is united in delivering excellence and upholding the legacy of trust and results that Newell Gillen & Cunningham is known for.
Get to know the dedicated professionals who will be working tirelessly on your behalf. We are proud to introduce the dynamic team that makes Newell Gillen & Cunningham a leader in the legal field and a trusted name in Waterford.
Leona qualified as a solicitor in 2008, having completed her training in Newell Gillen & Cunningham and has continued her legal career and development with the firm ever since. Leona is committed to providing excellent customer service and extensive knowledge in the areas of Property, Family and Probate Law
Bachelor of Civil Law – University College Cork (2001)
Law Society of Ireland – Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors (2008)
Certificate in Probate Practice – South Eastern Technological University (2014)
Jill trained with the Firm and subsequently went on to practice with one of the largest law firms in the South East, specialising in Civil litigation to include personal injuries and public policy law. Upon rejoining the practice Jill has focused exclusively on personal injuries law, specialising in complex and high value cases before the Circuit and High Courts
Bachelor of Civil Law – University College Cork (2001)
Law Society of Ireland – Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors (2007)
Upon joining the firm, Evan very quickly established a keen interest in and aptitude for Criminal Defence law, now specialising in criminal trials before the Circuit and Central Criminal courts. Over the years Evan has also increasingly dealt with complex European Arrest Warrant applications before the High Court
Bachelor of Laws – Waterford Institute of Technology (2016)
Masters of Laws – International Commercial Law – University of Limerick (2017)
Law Society of Ireland – Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors (2024)
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