Adrian Shanley

Adrian Shanley is a highly experienced legal professional currently serving as State Solicitor Higher at the Chief State Solicitor's Office since November 2022, focusing on litigation, advisory matters, and areas such as criminal justice, mutual legal assistance, and extradition. Between September 2014 and December 2022, Adrian held significant roles at the Law Society of Ireland, including being a Committee Member of the Professional Indemnity Insurance Committee and an elected Council Member for a two-year term. Previous experience includes serving on the Legal Services Regulatory Authority Complaints Committee and managing roles at several legal firms, including as Managing Partner at Shanley Solicitors LLP and Oliver Shanley & Co Solicitors. Adrian holds a Barrister at law degree from Cardiff University and a Bachelor of Laws from Aberystwyth University, alongside educational credentials from Ulster University and Newcastle University.