Stephen Holst

The award recognises the firm’s leading position in IP transactions and advisory work, reflecting its role in advising on several complex, high‑value transactions over the past year which involved significant IP elements. These transactions, spanned sectors including; life sciences, agri-food, public, healthcare and consumer businesses.

Held in London and established in 2006, the annual Managing IP Awards programme is regarded as the most comprehensive and respected IP law firm awards event in the legal industry. The awards recognise significant achievements and innovation across multiple IP practice areas in more than 50 jurisdictions. This year’s ceremony will bring together over 750 lawyers.

Stephen Holst, managing partner, said: “We are incredibly honoured to be recognised as Ireland’s IP Transactions and Advisory Firm of the Year. This award reflects the depth of expertise, commercial focus and collaborative approach our team brings to advising clients on strategically important IP‑led transactions. International peer recognition of this kind is a testament to the quality of our work and the trust our clients place in us.”