Irish Law Awards 2016: Provincial winners named

More than 550 people attended the prestigious awards ceremony in Dublin’s Doubletree by Hilton Hotel on Friday.

Reddy Charlton Solicitors was named Dublin Law Firm of the Year.

Paul Keane, managing partner at Reddy Charlton, said: “We are thrilled to be recognised in this way among our peers in the Dublin legal community. I would like to acknowledge the hard work of all our team and the support of our clients and friends. We will continue to serve our clients with passion, clarity and integrity.”

Sligo-based Callan Tansey Solicitors was named Connacht Provincial Law Firm of the Year.

Niamh Ní Mhurchú, partner at Callan Tansey Solicitors, told Irish Legal News: “The partners at Callan Tansey are delighted to have been named Connacht Law Firm of the year.

“We wish to thank our staff for their hard work and commitment to excellence and our clients for their loyalty and trust. It’s wonderful to be named ‘the Best in the West’.”

Orpen Franks was named Leinster Provincial Law Firm of the Year Over 5 Solicitors, while Dillon Solicitors was named Leinster Provincial Law Firm of the Year Under 5 Solicitors.

Peter Walsh, managing partner at Orpen Franks, told Irish Legal News: “To win this accolade two years in a row gives us particular satisfaction. It is a clear indicator that the standards of service and performance that were achieved and acknowledged in 2015 have been maintained and rewarded once more.

“We thank our partners, colleagues and employees in the firm for their continued commitment to these standards. We really appreciate the nomination and support of our clients, colleagues and peers.

“We thank the Irish Law Awards team for organising a super event and want to congratulate all the winners in our nominated categories and the event generally.”

Cork-based Ernest J Cantillon Solicitors was named Munster Provincial Law Firm of the Year Over 5 Solicitors, while Holohan Law was named Munster Provincial Law Firm of the Year Under 5 Solicitors.

Mr Cantillon said: “It is such a privilege to be recognised by one’s peers by virtue of these awards. We are deeply appreciative.”