Adrian Hardiman

Irish lawyer and Supreme Court judge

Adrian Hardiman - Irish lawyer and Supreme Court judge
Born

May 21st, 1951
73 years ago

Died

March 7th, 2016
9 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Ireland

Links & References

Graduated from University College Dublin and qualified as a barrister. Appointed to the Supreme Court of Ireland in 2000, serving until death. Known for contributions in various significant cases and legal opinions that shaped Irish law. Also served as a judge on the High Court and worked on several pivotal legal reforms.

Served as a judge on the Supreme Court of Ireland

Participated in landmark legal cases

Held a position in the High Court

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