One of Tyr’s Founding Partners is named Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year at the awards ceremony in Leeds.
Legal 500, the worldwide legal ranking firm, hosted the event at Dock Hall, Leeds on the 12th of March 2026. The evening showcased the leading legal individuals and firms from across the North of England. The rankings company chooses category winners using the data gathered when producing their UK Guide 2026. The company rates firms on a wide range of data points, including client feedback, technical expertise and strength of internal teams.
This year, Tyr were ranked as Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation in the 2026 edition after being recognised as being a ‘go-to firm for complex litigation’. Alistair was named as a Leading Partner and experienced lawyers Matthew Fidler, Rebecca Birkby, David Cook and Fiona Barber were all recognised with a Recommended Lawyers accolade.
Tyr’s Commercial Litigation team handles a wide range of high-value, complex disputes for high-net-worth individuals and major corporates. As a trusted partner to other law firms, Tyr is also referred significant conflict work with the confidence of first-class legal advice without compromise. The department acts on a multi-jurisdictional approach too, delivering exceptional results for its clients.
Alistair said, ‘To be recognised by the Legal 500 at their Northern Powerhouse Awards is fantastic. The whole Commercial Litigation team at Tyr has excelled both in the high calibre work we undertake and the level of service we give to our clients.’
