MICHAEL FRENCH

Managing Partner

A highly motivated experienced qualified solicitor who offers extensive leadership expertise, experience in mentorship, and advanced communication skills. Professional history of leading high-profile criminal cases, with strong court experience, combined with expertise in firm management, strategy, and sharp commercial acumen.

Select Achievements

  • Founded and grew French Kenny Solicitors in conjunction with a business partner, playing a lead role in building its reputation and commercial success from scratch.

  • Handled some of the most high-profile criminal cases in Ireland over a 10-year period (murders, rapes, high-value drugs offences, and other serious crime).

  • Strong media presence, networked, and possesses a well-established reputation in the legal profession in Ireland.

  • Fourth highest solicitor in Ireland in Free Legal Aid Scheme representations for 2021.

  • Led the firm to achieve multiple nominations for awards at the National Law Awards 2021.

Qualifications & Memberships

  • Protection Diploma (Law Society of Ireland 2022)

  • Legal Practice Course (LPC) (Staffordshire University 2008)

  • LLB Postgraduate Degree (NUI Galway 2006)

  • BA Sociology & Political Studies (NUI Galway 2005)