Hugh Hartnett
IrelandlawyerMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Hugh Hartnett is a barrister with a focus on criminal law. He has experience in cases involving young defendants and often advocates for leniency based on age and circumstances. In a recent case, he represented Tom Lawrence, arguing that the young man was not the mastermind behind the insurance fraud scheme.
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Hugh Hartnett, barrister for the appellants, said the couple’s legal teams had facilitated the efficient progress of this case.
State must pay costs in landmark female genital mutilation case – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-07-31
Ireland· 2026-07-31
The father’s senior counsel, Hugh Hartnett, addressed the issue of costs after the judgment was delivered.
Couple’s quashed conviction for female genital mutilation declared miscarriage of justice – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-06-19
Ireland· 2026-06-19
Hugh Hartnett SC was the last defence barrister to cross-examine the woman.
Woman allegedly abused within family ends ‘3½ months of answering questions’ in court – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-02-20
Ireland· 2026-02-20
Hugh Hartnett SC defended Tom Lawrence, noting he was only 16 at the time of the offenses.
Jail term suspended for mother over insurance fraud using false identities – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-03-18
Ireland· 2025-03-18
