Byrne Wallace Shields LLP achieves global recognition amongst the world’s leading law firms in Chambers Global 2026

Byrne Wallace Shields LLP has once again been ranked amongst the top global law firms in the latest independent review of the legal profession published by Chambers Global.

The Chambers Global Guide ranks the top global lawyers, law firms and in-house counsel in over 200 jurisdictions across the world. Each ranking is based on in-depth research and insights into the leading law firms and legal professionals worldwide.

As part of their research, Chambers Global gathers feedback from clients and market peers on the quality of service and legal expertise provided by law firms.   

Byrne Wallace Shields LLP and its lawyers have been consistently recognised by Chambers Global for their excellent service and depth and breadth of expertise, particularly for its international capabilities, and within the firm’s Corporate/ M&A, Banking and Finance, and Dispute Resolution teams:  

• “Byrne Wallace Shields has a very commercially focused team that wants to get the best result for the client.”
  
• “A notable Dublin-based law firm, Byrne Wallace Shields is well equipped to advise on an array of cross-border transactions.”
  
• “On cross-border matters, they put together a large team that is well coordinated.”
  
• “The firm has in-depth knowledge, strong negotiation skills and efficient response times.”
  
• “Byrne Wallace Shields' key strengths include its in-depth industry knowledge and partner availability.”
  
• “The team is highly experienced, with many years of dealing with both Irish and international financial services entities and acting on large and complex transactions.”
  
• “In addition to being on top of its brief, Byrne Wallace Shields demonstrates extraordinary commitment to its task.”

Byrne Wallace Shields’ lawyers achieving global recognition included Jennifer McGuire and Emmet Scully (Corporate), Mark Kavanagh, Jenny Ahern and Donal O’Donovan (Banking and Finance), and Jill Callanan (Litigation and Regulation). Managing Partner Feargal Brennan continues to be recognised as Eminent Practitioner.