McCann FitzGerald scoops prestigious IP award
McCann FitzGerald LLP was named Ireland Intellectual Property (IP) Transactions and Advisory Firm of the Year at the prestigious Managing IP Awards EMEA 2026.
The award (30 April) recognises the firm’s leading position in IP transactions and advisory work, reflecting its role in advising on several complex, high‑value transactions over the past year which involved significant IP elements.
These transactions, spanned sectors including:
- Life sciences,
- Agri-food,
- Public,
- Healthcare and
- Consumer businesses.
Held in London and established in 2006, the annual Managing IP Awards programme is regarded as the most comprehensive and respected IP law firm awards event in the legal industry.
The awards recognise significant achievements and innovation across multiple IP practice areas in more than 50 jurisdictions.
This year’s ceremony involves over 750 lawyers.
Depth of expertise
Commenting on the honour managing partner Stephen Holst said: “This award reflects the depth of expertise, commercial focus and collaborative approach our team brings to advising clients on strategically important IP‑led transactions. International peer recognition of this kind is a testament to the quality of our work and the trust our clients place in us.”
Partner Adam Finlay said: “This recognition from the Managing IP Awards EMEA 2026 reflects the strength of our IP transactions and advisory practice and the integrated way we support clients on complex, often business‑critical matters.
“We are particularly proud that the award is grounded in real transaction case studies. We would like to thank our clients for their continued confidence and collaboration.”