Prestigious global law firm Linklaters has elected Monaghan-born Aedamar Comiskey as its first-ever female senior partner. Her appointment was confirmed yesterday. Comiskey is currently global head of corporate at the 183-year-old London magic circle practice where she acts as the lead partner for FTSE 100 clients such as HSBC and Capita.  The 54-year-old UCD Law graduate will take up her new five-year post on July 1, replacing incumbent Charlie Jacobs whom she ran against, unsuccessfully, in 2016. The favourite to win, Comiskey edged out competition from London-based corporate and M&A partner Sarah Wiggins and managing partner for western Europe Claudia…

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