Sinéad O’Connor named ‘lawyer of the year’ at Women in Business Law EMEA Awards 2026
ALG is pleased to announce that Sinéad O’Connor, partner and head of Capital Markets – Debt, is named ‘lawyer of the year’ for Structured Finance & Securitisation at the 2026 Women in Business Law Awards. This award recognises Sinéad’s outstanding achievements and continued commitment to excellence in the legal profession.
The Women in Business Law Awards celebrate the achievements of leading women practitioners across key practice areas, including aviation, finance, corporate/commercial and litigation. The awards recognise not only excellence in legal expertise, but also those who stand out for their contribution to advancing women in the profession.
ALG was also shortlisted for Ireland Firm of the Year, reflecting the strength and depth of talent across the firm. We are so proud to see colleagues across a range of practice areas recognised on the shortlist:
- Aviation: Maria McElhinney
- Banking & Finance: Niamh McMahon
- Capital Markets – Debt: Michelle Daly
- Financial Regulation: Eimear O’Brien
- Restructuring & Insolvency: Marsha Coghlan
- Rising Star in Litigation: Hannah Shaw
To learn more about the IFLR1000 Women in Business Law Awards and view the full rankings, click here:
Date published: 29 June 2026