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The Legal 500 EMEA 2026 Guide: Firm Recognition Across Core Practice Areas
Lavelle Partners LLP has once again been recognised as a "Leading Firm" in The Legal 500 EMEA 2026 Guide, with multiple practice areas ranked and several Solicitors rated as "Recommended Lawyers".
The latest rankings highlight the firm’s wide-ranging legal expertise, reflecting continued recognition across core practice areas including: Commercial, Corporate & M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Real Estate and Restructuring & Insolvency.
Highly Recommended
Several of the firm’s Solicitors are highly recommended in The Legal 500 editorial commentary, with clients highlighting their legal expertise, approachability and particular knowledge of the SME sector:
"What I found unique about this firm is how easy they are to deal with. They’re very professional but also genuinely approachable, which makes a big difference."
"Gríana O’Kelly is an exceptionally competent lawyer who goes the extra step to ensure her client’s interests are well safeguarded."
"Gríana O’Kelly and her team were very practical and always available to discuss issues as they arose. They are easy to talk to and nothing was ever too difficult."
"We have worked with the various teams in Lavelle's over many years now, in particular the Corporate and M&A team. They are efficient, reliable, extremely well-led and commercially excellent."
"Gríana O’Kelly really stood out for me. She has a great way of explaining complex legal issues in plain English, which made the whole process far less stressful. She was patient, practical, and always focused on finding the best solution rather than overcomplicating things. I appreciated her clear communication and genuine interest in helping."
"Gríana O'Kelly is a very practical, common-sense, solutions-focused lawyer, and one who also manages processes very efficiently and responsively."
"Lavelle Partners offer pragmatic, tailored and effective advice to their clients. Their team advocate passionately for their clients and ensure that swift solutions are achieved. The partners are approachable and provide their legal advice in clear terms."
"Ciarán Leavy stands out as a top class litigation lawyer in Dublin who consistently provides excellent legal advice on commercial matters in a very clear and concise manner. He is a pleasure to deal with and I would highly recommend him and his team to anybody."
"Michael Lavelle brings his significant market experience to the forefront and advocates passionately for his clients. Michael knows the Irish commercial market intimately. Michael is a strong strategist and assists his clients to place themselves in a position of strength from the outset of any transaction or court proceedings."
"Our key litigation goes to Ciarán Leavy. He stands for his calm, efficient and strategic approach in ensuring we get to our desired outcome. His blend of knowledge and expertise in the litigation space and commercially-focused strategising to optimise results makes him an invaluable partner in resolving our defence litigation."
"They have a reliable, focused and thorough team leader in Ciarán Leavy."
"Specialist employment law advice, particularly good for senior executive employees as well as SMEs."
"Marc Fitzgibbon - more than 40 years of experience advising in employment law matters, strategic advice, accessible, calm and measured."
"Responsive and pragmatic expert advice."
"Marc Fitzgibbon. Highly expert in employment law, with a pragmatic approach, understanding the business perspective and solutions-focused."
"The firm understands the Irish market intimately, in particular, the SME sector. Lavelle Partners stands out in its ability to identify its clients' objectives and to arrive at the desired outcomes in a cost and time effective manner."
"When you engage with Lavelle Partners LLP you get to deal with senior members of the firm who are experienced in the particular field in which you require advice."
"Ciarán Leavy is highly knowledgeable, dedicated and extremely astute. Ciarán anticipates issues before they arise and presents his clients with carefully crafted solutions."
"Michael Lavelle is a very experienced and excellent solicitor."
"The individuals we have worked with are always available and carry out the work in an expeditious manner. We have found that their experience and knowledge is superior to some in the larger firms."
"Greg Flanagan and the team were unbelievably professional, courteous, helpful, and provided expert insight and experience in dealing with the purchase and sale of our properties. Their attention to detail and pro-activeness, along with fluid communication, was second to none and very valued.’"
"In-depth knowledge of the issues I need addressing. Effective communication of the legal matters.’"
About The Legal 500
For over 35 years, The Legal 500 has been analysing the capabilities of law firms and lawyers, with a comprehensive research programme. The Legal 500 research is based on submissions from law firms, interviews with leading private practice lawyers and feedback from over 300,000 clients worldwide.
Read more about Lavelle Partners in The Legal 500 EMEA 2026 Guide
Further Information
For expert legal advice on any matter, please contact Michael Lavelle, Managing Partner or your usual Lavelle Partners contact.
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