The Record — Verified Public Facts

The record

This page is deliberately spare. Its purpose is to state the verifiable public facts about Hugh Phelan and Phelan Solicitors — and nothing more. It contains no invented biography, no inferred credentials, no fabricated client list. What is here is what is true and verifiable through the registering bodies.

Independently verifiable credentials

Notary Public

Appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland and President of the Supreme Court — commissioned for life. Faculty of Notaries Public Ireland.

Solicitor — Ireland

Qualified solicitor, Law Society of Ireland.

Solicitor — England & Wales

Qualified solicitor, Law Society of England and Wales.

Dip.Not.L.

Diploma in Notarial Law and Practice, Faculty of Notaries Public Ireland.

Dip. Comm. Lit.

Diploma in Commercial Litigation, Law Society of Ireland.

What is not on this site

No invented prior employment history.
No specific client names, deal values or transaction counts.
No fabricated testimonials, press mentions or third-party endorsements.
No inferred statistics ("X% of notaries...") that are not directly sourced.
No AI-generated or stock photography. The portraits used across this site are the same authorised images Hugh uses on phelansolicitors.com.

The long-form articles on this site represent Hugh's professional analytical perspective, drafted in collaboration with his digital advisory team. They are not legal advice — they are analytical writing for fellow practitioners and informed clients. For a specific matter, contact the office directly.

Page last reviewed: 2026. For appointments or professional enquiries: (021) 489-7134