Leonie Reynolds

Leonie Reynolds (born 10 April 1968) is an Irish judge who has served as a Judge of the High Court since October 2016. She previously served as a Judge of the Circuit Court from 2010 to 2016.[1]

The Hon. Ms. Justice

Leonie Reynolds
Judge of the High Court
Assumed office
21 October 2016
Nominated byGovernment of Ireland
Appointed byMichael D. Higgins
Judge of the Circuit Court
In office
9 January 2010 – 21 October 2016
Nominated byGovernment of Ireland
Appointed byMary McAleese
Personal details
Born (1968-04-10) 10 April 1968
Roscommon, Ireland
NationalityIrish
Spouse(s)Martin Ryan (m. 1993)
Children2
Parents
Alma mater

She was a Judge of the Circuit Court since January 2010. On 27 July 2016, the Government of Ireland agreed in principle to nominate Judge Reynolds, for appointment by the President of Ireland, as a Judge of the High Court, once an expected vacancy arose.[2]

She was educated at University College Dublin and King's Inns. She was called to the Irish Bar in 1993. She has served as a Member of the Special Criminal Court since October 2015.[3]

As of 2020, Reynolds is the Judge in Charge of the Chancery List of the High Court,[4] which encompasses cases involving equity and company law.[5]

Judge Reynolds is the daughter of Albert Reynolds, former Taoiseach of Ireland.[6]

References
  1. "President appoints Ms. Leone Reynolds as High Court Judge". www.president.ie. 20 October 2016.
  2. "Appointments to the High, Circuit and District_Court". Merrion Street Irish Government News Service. 20 July 2016.
  3. "Leonie Reynolds nominated for High Court position". Longford Leader. 6 August 2016.
  4. "General Notices: 12 February 2020 - HC Judges Hilary '20". Courts.ie. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  5. "Listing procedures". Courts.ie. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  6. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/albert-reynolds-s-daughter-nominated-as-high-court-judge-1.2736602
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