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Alastair Purdy LLP Named National Employment Law Firm of the Year 2025

Jun 9, 2025 | Employment, Recent News, Standard

We are proud to announce that Alastair Purdy LLP has been awarded National Employment Law Firm of the Year 2025 at the Irish Law Awards. This honour reflects the expertise, dedication, and results-driven service that define our practice, and we are delighted to see our commitment to excellence in employment law recognised on a national platform.

This year’s award builds on a strong tradition of success for the firm at the Irish Law Awards. Over the past decade, Alastair Purdy LLP has consistently been recognised among Ireland’s leading employment law practices, including:

Employment Law Firm of the Year 2022
Multiple regional awards for Employment Law Firm in Connacht and Ulster (2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025)

These accolades are a testament to the trust placed in us by our clients and the efforts of our exceptional team, whose expertise supports businesses across Ireland in navigating complex workplace challenges.

We extend our thanks to the organisers of the Irish Law Awards, the judging panel, and most importantly, our clients and colleagues for their continued support.

For more information about our employment law services, or to speak with a member of our team, please contact us today.

Authors & Contributors

Robin Hyde
Partner
rhyde@purdys.ie · +353 (0) 18 090 063

Contact: info@purdys.ie

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