Well known solicitor James MacGuill dies aged 63
Prominent Irish solicitor and senior counsel James MacGuill has passed away at the age of 63 following a short illness. Known for his work in high-profile criminal defense and public law, he was a former president of the Law Society of Ireland.
Why it matters
His death marks the loss of a significant figure in the Irish legal system who was instrumental in major reforms and high-profile miscarriage of justice cases.
Well known solicitor, James MacGuill, has died at the age of 63. He died in hospital following a short illness.
Mr MacGuill, who was also a senior counsel, was involved in many high profile and significant cases during his 40 year career as a lawyer.
He recently represented a father who was wrongfully convicted of the female genital mutilation of his daughter.
The convictions of the man and his wife were overturned and were subsequently declared a miscarriage of justice by the Court of Appeal earlier this year.
Mr MacGuill was also involved in a case which led to the reform of the compensation scheme for victims of crime.
Mr MacGuill was a former president of the Law Society in 2007 and 2008. The society said it was saddened at the news of his death.
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