Lisa Carty

Lisa Carty was appointed as Head of Pinsent Masons' Dublin office in March 2026. She has over 20 years' experience advising on commercial cases including contractual disputes, investment disputes, professional negligence and judicial reviews against public bodies. Lisa leads the Litigation, Regulatory and Tax team in Ireland and regularly advises on regulatory matters with a particular focus on the financial services sector, advising financial institutions and individuals subject to Central Bank of Ireland investigations.

Carty was recognised for her outstanding reputation in the market, highlighted by multiple industry accolades. She received the Client Choice Award for Litigation – Ireland in 2020 and won the award for the second consecutive year in 2021. She also regularly lectures and tutors on commercial litigation and served as vice-chair of the litigation committee of the Law Society of Ireland. She is a former Chair of the Litigation Committee of the Law Society of Ireland.

Carty joined Pinsent Masons in 2023 as a partner after serving as a partner at William Fry since 2011. She is educated at University College Dublin.

Career History

• Head of Office, Dublin, Pinsent Masons (2026–present)
• Partner, Litigation Regulatory and Tax team, Pinsent Masons (2023–2026)
• Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department, William Fry (2011–2023)

What Lisa Carty could bring to her role as Head of Pinsent Masons' Dublin office: Drawing on her two decades of commercial litigation expertise and deep financial services sector knowledge, Carty brings proven leadership credentials and client relationship management capabilities. Her track record of regulatory and complex dispute resolution work positions her to drive the firm's Dublin office expansion into financial services, technology, and infrastructure sectors. Her industry recognition and law society leadership experience suggest capacity to strengthen institutional relationships and shape the firm's strategic direction in the Irish market.