Pictured at the presentation ceremony were Richard Hammond S.C., chairperson of the judging panel, Aoibhinn Kennelly, Jordan & Kennelly Solicitors, Castlebar, Joanna Jordan, principal of Jordan & Kennelly Solicitors, and Ivan Yates. PHOTO: PAUL SHERWOOD

Top accolade for Mayo legal firm at prestigious awards

Mayo legal firm, Jordan & Kennelly Solicitors, has won recognition at the prestigious “Probate Law Firm of the Year” in the 2022 Irish Law Awards, clinching top prize in the competitive national category.

Joanna Jordan, the principal of Jordan & Kennelly, New Antrim Street, Castlebar, stated: "It is an honour as a west of Ireland firm to be the recipient of a national accolade.

"As specialists in the area of wills, trusts and probate, it is a proud achievement of the firm to have our work in this area recognised at the highest level. We thank our valued clients, those who recommend the firm and also the judges for their thoughtful consideration.”

In addition to being a solicitor, Joanna is a registered Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

STEP is a global organisation for specialists in family inheritance and succession planning. Members are internationally recognised as experts in their field.

Joanna’s additional qualifications allow her to provide specialist insight into wills, trusts, probate and succession planning and most of the work of the firm is in this area.