Walkers honoured in IFLR1000 Europe rankings
Walkers has been named in the 2025 IFLR1000 Western Europe rankings, for its Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey and London offices.
A total of 35 of their lawyers have been ranked, including:
- Damien Barnaville – rising star partner,
- Muireann Nic Dhonncha – notable practitioner,
- Keith Hyland – rising star,
- Clare Mannion – rising star.
Promotions
- Aongus McCarthy – promoted to rising star partner,
- Eoin Ryan – promoted to rising star partner.
Retained rankings
- Women leaders and highly regarded: Noeleen Ruddy, Alexandra Corner, Sarah Brehaut,
- Market leader: Simon Hopwood,
- Highly-regarded: Nicholas Blake-Knox, Caitlin Friel, Matt Hedigan, Killian McSharry, Andrew Traynor, Fraser Hern, Dilmun Leach, Nigel Weston, Jonathan Heaney, Mark Dunlop, Matt Sanders, Chris Hutley-Hurst, Craig Cordle, Donna Ager,
- Rising star partner: William Greensmyth, Kevin McQuillan, James Lydeard, Zoë Hallam,
- Notable practitioner: Jack Boldarin, Ian McNamee, Tatiana Collins, Patrick Ormond,
- Rising star: Joe Mitchell, Jessica Robinson, Caitlin Friel.
This year’s rankings also highlight Walkers’ excellence across 12 practice areas.
Ireland achieved rankings in asset finance, banking, capital markets: debt, capital markets: structured finance and securitisation, financial services regulatory, investment funds, M&A and restructuring and insolvency.
Jack Boldarin (Walkers' London managing partner) commented: “I’m delighted to see our lawyers across Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey and London offices recognised for their technical excellence and commercial insight. These rankings are a reflection of the high standards we set and the results we deliver for our clients.”