18.5.2026

EisnerAmper Ireland appoints Julian Yarr as Non-Executive Chair

EisnerAmper Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Julian Yarr as non-executive Chair of its Board.  

The appointment reflects the continued evolution of EisnerAmper Ireland as it strengthens its position as a specialist advisory and accounting firm, serving clients in the financial services, international trade and government sectors.  

Recognised as one of Ireland’s most respected leaders in professional services, Julian Yarr brings a wealth of corporate experience to the Board of EisnerAmper Ireland. His distinguished career includes leadership of one of the country’s largest law firms, board advisory and corporate governance roles.   

A corporate lawyer by profession, Julian spent more than 25 years with A&L Goodbody, one of the largest and leading law firms in Ireland. He held a number of senior leadership positions at the firm throughout his career, before being appointed managing partner in 2010 – a position he held for 12 years. At the same time, Julian also served as a member of the Advisory Board of Accenture in Ireland for over a decade.  

He also brings significant international governance experience through senior advisory coaching and board roles across the UK and Europe, including as independent Chair of the Board of Sorainen, the leading law firm in the Baltics, as Chair of the board of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland and as independent board advisor to Advant, one of the largest independent European law firm alliances.   

He is a previous member of the Advisory Board of the Law Firm Management Committee of the International Bar Association and is accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council as a leadership coach. 

As Chair, Julian will provide independent strategic oversight and governance leadership to the Board of EisnerAmper Ireland, supporting the Firm’s continued growth ambitions both in Ireland and internationally. 

Commenting on his appointment as Non-Executive Chair of EisnerAmper Ireland, Julian Yarr said: 

“What attracted me to EisnerAmper Ireland is the clarity of its vision, strategic positioning and the quality of its leadership.  This is a firm that has chosen to specialise deeply in sectors where experience, judgement and relationships matter. It has an exceptional entrepreneurial culture, brings an international focus to Ireland and is well ahead of the curve on the development and deployment of AI and other technologies.” 

“Having observed many firms, I can say that EisnerAmper Ireland has a true partner-led client service model. This means that clients are assured of quality by working directly with senior leaders who understand both the technical and commercial realities of their industries and provide premium, practical and responsive advice.”   

“EisnerAmper Ireland has already built something distinctive in the market.  It is ideally positioned to lead through an exciting and challenging period of change for clients and the profession. I look forward to working with the partners and leadership team as the Firm continues its next phase of growth and expansion.” 

Attracta van Rensburg, CEO of EisnerAmper Ireland, commented: 

“Julian’s appointment is an important milestone for EisnerAmper Ireland as we continue to grow as a specialist firm built around deep sector expertise, senior-led client service and commercially grounded advice.” 

“We have been deliberate in building a partnership group with significant experience in the sectors we serve. That focus continues across the wider Firm as we invest in attracting and developing high-calibre talent with deep sector expertise and experience.  Our clients value direct access to our Partners who understand the complexity of their markets, the commercial realities of scaling across jurisdictions and can provide clear, practical advice in fast-moving, regulated environments.” 

“Julian brings exceptional experience in leading complex professional services organisations and a deep understanding of what makes specialist partner-led firms successful. His insight, judgement and international perspective will be of enormous value as we continue to scale the business.”     

 

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