IP STARS, published by Managing IP, is a specialist guide to intellectual property law firms and practitioners. It assesses firms and lawyers across a range of IP practice areas, including trade marks, copyright, patents and IP transactions.
In the 2026 rankings, our Intellectual Property team has been ranked in Tier 1 for Trade Mark Disputes. The firm is also recommended for Copyright & Related Rights and Trade Mark Prosecution, and is ranked in Tier 2 for IP Transactions and Patent Disputes.
The rankings also recognise a number of individual lawyers within the team. Eimear O’Brien, John Milligan and Adam Carr are each ranked as Rising Stars. Hazel McDwyer, Partner, is ranked as a Trade Mark Star.
Gerard Kelly SC, Partner and Head of IP, is ranked as both a Patent Star and a Trade Mark Star.
Commenting on the rankings, Gerard Kelly SC said:
This recognition reflects the quality and breadth of the IP work entrusted to us by our clients. We are very grateful for their continued support and confidence in the team. To be recognised across each of the practice areas in which we are eligible, alongside individual recognition for every practising lawyer in the team, is a strong endorsement of our standing in the Irish market.
Our Intellectual Property team advises domestic and international clients on the protection, enforcement, commercialisation and strategic management of intellectual property rights. If you have a query regarding the adequate protection of your organisation's IP rights, please get in touch.
