Principal solicitor Myles Staunton.

Mayo solicitors winners at Irish Law Awards

MAYO law firm Myles Staunton & Co Solicitors & Notary Public have been announced as winners of the Connaught/Ulster Law Firm of the Year category in the Irish Law Awards.

Now in its ninth year, the awards are an annual event designed to recognise excellence in the legal profession of Ireland, commending the achievements of lawyers. Similar events have been hosted across Europe for many years, and this prestigious ceremony allows Irish legal professionals to be recognised alongside their international peers.

Lorinda Donnelly accepted the award on behalf of the team.

The Irish Law Awards are judged by a panel of experts chaired by Richard Hammond, SC. All nominations received are sent to judges and reviewed. There are two rounds of online judging as well as judging panel meetings to determine the finalists and winners.

The awards were held in Dublin on Friday.

Also on the evening, the Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to Mr. Justice Michael Peart.

Based in Westport, in addition to its established private practice, the firm of Myles Staunton & Co Solicitors provides specialist commercial legal services in both the public and private sectors. The firm has a proven track record in managing a wide portfolio and completion of high value commercial transactions both in Ireland and internationally.