McCann FitzGerald LLP named Ireland Patent Disputes Firm of the Year

Pictured from left to right: Catherine Walsh, Philipp Kaufmann, Fiona O'Beirne and Shane O'Brien

The honour cements the Firm's status as Ireland's premier disputes practice and recognises the specialist services that enabled it to find resolutions to numerous large, complex, and high-value disputes over the past year and across sectors including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and energy.

Held in London and established in 2006, the annual programme is regarded as the most comprehensive and respected Intellectual Property (IP) law firm awards event in the legal industry. The awards recognise and celebrate significant achievements and advancements in several IP practice areas and span more than 50 jurisdictions.

Commenting on the success of McCann FitzGerald, Stephen Holst, Managing Partner said: “We are incredibly proud to be named the Ireland Patent Disputes Firm of the Year. This award is down to the hard work, dedication, and excellence that the whole team delivers every single day for our clients. International peer recognition is important and reflects our commitment to deliver top-tier service and uphold the highest professional standards. We deeply appreciate our client’s trust and support. We continue to focus on serving them with the same passion and integrity that has led us to this achievement."

Fiona O’Beirne, Partner, McCann FitzGerald LLP said: “This recognition from the Managing IP Awards EMEA 2025 underscores the exceptional expertise and dedication of our team in navigating complex patent disputes. Our commitment to delivering top-tier services across diverse sectors has been pivotal in achieving this honour. As always, we are grateful to our clients for their continued trust in our IP disputes team.”