The gala awards ceremony at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin brought together over 500 legal professionals from across the country, representing a wide range of practice areas, regions, and sectors.

With 31 award categories, the night recognised solicitors, barristers, legal executives, in-house teams, law schools, and students who have gone above and beyond in delivering exemplary service and driving positive change in the legal landscape.

The MHP Sellors team first won the Munster regional award before being named overall winner in the Law Firm of the Year category, sponsored by LEAP, besting other regional winners Blake & Kenny LLP in Connacht/Ulster, Hugh J Ward & Co Solicitors in Dublin and Byrne Carolan Cunningham LLP Solicitors in Leinster.

The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to former president Mary Robinson, who addressed attendees in a pre-recorded message.

Belfast firm Phoenix Law received the Special Merit Award.

This year’s event proudly supported the Calcutta Run, reinforcing the legal profession’s commitment to giving back and supporting those in need both in Ireland and abroad.

Shane Branagan, CEO of LEAP Legal Software, said: “The LEAP Irish Law Awards are an opportunity to recognise the people and firms who lead by example. These winners represent the future of legal practice in Ireland, and we’re proud to support an event that honours the profession’s highest standards.”

The full list of winners and a gallery of photos can be found on the Irish Law Awards website.

Irish Legal News will share more information about winners over the coming week.