Tyr are delighted to discover one of our founding partners, Alistair Kennedy, has been Shortlisted at this year’s Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2026.
Legal 500
The Legal 500 is a global company which researches and ranks law firms and lawyers on their legal strengths. Published yearly, the guide produces practice area specific databases enabling individuals, companies and in-house counsel to compare the level of advice and service delivered by UK firms.
The Northern Powerhouse Awards 2026
Set in Tyr’s birthplace, Leeds, UK, this year’s Northern Powerhouse Awards are located at New Dock Hall, part of the Royal Armouries, in Leeds City Centre.
Returning for its fourth edition, the award ceremony recognises the achievement of the legal profession and professionals in the North of England. The awards evening encompasses a range of accolades which includes the most premier legal sectors. There are categories for other legal resources and functions too, considering marketing departments and Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
Alistair Kennedy – Shortlisted as Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year
Alistair Kennedy, Founding Partner at Tyr, and named Leading Partner in the 2026 Guide was delighted to have been further recognised by the Legal 500. ‘We have a fantastic team at Tyr, and have been delighted to represent a wide range of clients on some market leading cases. It is great to see recognition of this, and I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who makes up the Tyr team.’
Tyr’s Commercial Litigation Expertise
Tyr’s Commercial Litigation Department has been central to the success of Tyr, with the firm being able to assist a wide-range of clients due to the conflict-free nature of the practice. Ranked as Tier 2 in the 2026 UK guide, Tyr’s Litigation Department now features 5 named individuals in the rankings, and has 11 team members working on client cases.
Tyr assists with a diverse range of litigation matters including global class-action lawsuits to limited company shareholder disputes. The team acts for individuals as well as companies in a variety of sectors from financial to hospitality services. Numerous matters also contain cross-border demands, providing Tyr with a real depth of expert work.
Client Testimonials
Recent clients of Tyr’s have submitted glowing testimonials to the Legal 500 during this years’ research.
‘They have the capability to handle large multi-jurisdictional disputes and the technical know how to be at the cutting edge of developing areas such as competition litigation.’
Client 1, Legal 500 UK Guide 2026
‘We have recently engaged the firm for what we consider a complex case. They seem to be very knowledgeable and we are distilled with confidence.’
Client 2, Legal 500 UK Guide 2026
Looking forward
Tyr’s feature in the 2026 Northern Powerhouse Awards highlights the impressive work the firm is already engaging with across both the UK and further afield. The recognition of Alistair’s achievement is also a fantastic accolade for the firm and provides social proof of the high calibre of work provided to Tyr’s clients from start to finish.
Tyr continues to expand by alongside further new clients. It continues to redefine the lawyer and client dynamic by building genuine working relationships. The firm continues to be recognised by its clients for its ability to deal with complex commercial issues for regional, national and international clients.
