Pictured at the awards ceremony are Amy Lynch, Renata Buarte, Ava Geary, Katherina White, Kirsty Steytler and Alex Foley.

Cork law firm wins award for excellence in client services

A Cork city law firm has been named as the winner of the Excellence & Innovation in Client Service Award at the 2026 LEAP Irish Law Awards.

Katherina White Solicitors attended the prestigious event in the Irish legal profession which took place at a gala ceremony at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road in Dublin on 12 June.

The Excellence & Innovation in Client Service Award recognises a law firm that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to client care and excellence in legal services. The award acknowledges firms that meet the changing needs of clients while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

Based at 32 Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork city, Katherina White Solicitors has established itself as one of Cork’s most dynamic and client-focused legal practices.

Speaking following the win, Principal Solicitor Katherina White said: “This recognition means so much to our team because it reflects the values that are at the heart of everything we do. We believe legal services should be transparent, approachable and centred around the needs of our clients. We are constantly looking for ways to improve the client experience.”

The principal solicitor places a strong emphasis on empathy and accessibility. These initiatives have helped redefine the solicitor-client relationship at Katherina White Solicitors.

This latest accolade adds to a growing list of achievements for Katherina in recent years.

“Winning at the LEAP Irish Law Awards is a tremendous honour,” added Katherina.

Originally from Fermoy, Principal Solicitor Katherina White has more than 20 years’ experience in the legal profession, building extensive experience across a range of legal disciplines.

While family law is a core area of expertise, the firm also provides a comprehensive range of legal services, including conveyancing, litigation, personal injury/medical negligence, capacity applications, and general legal advice.