Tier 1 Ranked by Benchmark Litigation

We are proud to have achieved Tier 1 rankings across all researched practice areas in the latest Benchmark Litigation results. This follows the recognition of Maurice Phelan, Partner and Co-Head of Dispute Resolution, who was named Ireland Litigator of the Year at the Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards in September 2025.

The rankings reflect the strength and depth of our disputes practice, with Tier 1 status awarded in:

• Antitrust & Competition

• Intellectual Property

• Commercial

Several of our lawyers were also recognised as leading practitioners in their respective fields:

• Declan Black, Partner

• Domhnall Breatnach, Partner

• Liam Guidera, Partner

• Rory Kirrane SC, Partner

• Maurice Phelan, Partner and Co-Head of Dispute Resolution

Commenting on the achievement, Maurice Phelan said:

“These results reflect our commitment to service excellence and the trust our clients place in us. We are grateful for the continued confidence they show in our team and in the quality of our work.”

Gerard Kelly SC, Head of Intellectual Property and Co-Head of Dispute Resolution added:

“We are very proud of this recognition across multiple practice areas. Our clients drive us to deliver the highest standard of advice and advocacy, and we sincerely thank them for their ongoing support.”

About Benchmark Litigation

Benchmark Litigation is the only publication dedicated exclusively to dispute resolution. Since its launch in 2008, it has become a leading source of analysis and insight into the key individuals and firms shaping litigation across global markets. Its rankings and editorial commentary are widely regarded as an authoritative benchmark for excellence in contentious work.

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