Power Law Added Solicitor to Dispute Resolution Team
The firm hired Rebecca McKittrick to bolster its litigation services for SMEs and business owners.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Remote Work
Power Law has hired solicitor Rebecca McKittrick to its Litigation and Dispute Resolution team to expand services for business owners and investors. McKittrick is admitted to practice in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England and Wales.
Why it matters
The firm is scaling its legal capacity to handle cross-border disputes, targeting growth in services for SMEs that require multi-jurisdictional expertise. This move reflects a broader industry trend of integrating talent with established records in alternative dispute resolution.
The hire brings 6 years of experience to the firm, which operates offices in Galway, Dublin, and London. The appointment serves the firm's goal of expanding its specialized disputes practice for SMEs and investors.
The players
Rebecca McKittrick
A solicitor admitted to practice in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England and Wales with experience in dispute resolution.
Power Law
A law firm providing legal services to SMEs, business owners, and investors with offices located in Galway, Dublin, and London.
The details
McKittrick joins the firm following previous roles at A&L Goodbody LLP and Matheson LLP. By integrating a solicitor admitted in three distinct jurisdictions, Power Law aims to streamline its handling of complex commercial disagreements for its business clients. She also brings experience from the Law Society of Ireland's Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, which the firm plans to leverage for its dispute practice.
Timeline
2019: Named a finalist for the Irish Law Awards Student of the Year.
2022: Shortlisted for the Irish Early Career Awards.
September 2026: Joined Power Law as a solicitor.
20 October 2026: McKittrick is scheduled to speak at the Dublin International Disputes Week Youth Chapter event.
Market Landscape
Power Law's growth aligns with the ongoing formalization of alternative dispute resolution frameworks, such as those promoted by the Dublin International Disputes Week. This expansion follows a broader industry pattern where mid-sized firms increase their multi-jurisdictional capacity.
Business owners should monitor whether their legal counsel possesses the jurisdictional admissions necessary for their specific multi-region operational footprint. Firms operating across Ireland and the UK may reevaluate their current dispute resolution partnerships following this shift.
The takeaway
Firms are increasingly prioritizing solicitors with cross-border admissions to handle complex commercial disputes more efficiently. Operators should audit their own legal service contracts to ensure their representatives hold active status in every jurisdiction where their business entities are registered.
What happens next
Rebecca McKittrick is scheduled to speak at a Dublin International Disputes Week Youth Chapter event on 20 October 2026.
Further reading
For broader trends in firm hiring and service delivery, see Remote Work.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.
