Local Law Firm Wins Top Honours at Irish Law Awards 2025
New Ross / Waterford based Firm Secures National and Leinster Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Client Services
In a remarkable achievement that underscores years of consistent excellence, Coghlan Kelly Solicitors has won both the Leinster Regional Award and the National Overall Award for Excellence and Innovation in Client Services. Eric Furlong and Orlagh Wafer, Partners at the Firm, attended at the prestigious 2025 Irish Law Awards, held in Dublin on Friday night to accept the award on behalf of the Firm.
This latest recognition marks the third consecutive year the firm has been honoured at the Irish Law Awards:
- In 2022, the firm was named Leinster Law Firm of the Year
- In 2024, they were awarded Regional Winner for Excellence and Innovation in Client Services (Leinster)
- And now in 2025, they have achieved both the Leinster and National Overall Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Client Services
These awards highlight the firm’s unwavering commitment to client care, innovation, and legal excellence across Leinster and Munster – values that have guided its expansion, including the recent opening of the Firm’s new meeting space and consultation rooms just outside Waterford City. Coghlan Kelly’s expansion in Waterford, headed up by Partner and Waterford native Eric Furlong, builds on and strengthens the firm’s longstanding presence in New Ross reaffirms its commitment to serving clients across the Southeast region, including Waterford, Wexford, and Kilkenny.
“Martin Lawlor, Managing Partner, said: This national recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication to delivering an outstanding client experience. Our recent expansion of our offering in Waterford is a natural step in our growth and allows us to deepen our connection with clients and communities across the region.’”
The Irish Law Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in the legal profession throughout Ireland. Coghlan Kelly’s consistent presence among the award winners reflects a forward-thinking, client-first approach that has set them apart nationally.
For further details about the Irish Law Awards, visit: https://irishlawawards.ie
