news 28 November 2025

McCann FitzGerald LLP wins ‘European Litigation Team of the Year’ award at The Lawyer European Awards 2025

This prestigious accolade recognises the firm’s work with the landmark SMBC Aviation Capital insurance litigation.

The win demonstrates the firm’s outstanding achievements in complex, high-stakes litigation across Europe and its commitment to delivering exceptional results for clients.

The firm was also shortlisted for ‘Law firm of the year: Republic of Ireland’ and ‘European Corporate Team of the Year’ for its work advising Kerry Co-operative.

Reacting to the news, Managing Partner Stephen Holst said: “We are proud to be recognised as European Litigation Team of the Year in relation to the landmark SMBC ruling. This award reflects our success advising on the most complex, high-value disputes in the market and the calibre, commitment and teamwork of our litigators.

“The firm is truly honoured to have received this award as well as being shortlisted for two others this year. These accomplishments are a testament to the very high quality and unstinting commitment of our people and to our clients who regard us as their trusted advisers and partners on their most significant legal issues.

“The award and nominations underscores our position as a leading European firm.”

Organised annually by leading legal publication, The Lawyer, The Lawyer European Awards set the industry standard for benchmarking and celebrating the best teams and best practice in innovation in the legal industry.  Held in London, the awards see the industry's leading global law firms joining together to honour the brightest and the best in the legal industry, with award winners chosen by an expert judging panel.