Administrative & Public Law
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 2
Email address
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(028) 9031 4466About
Provided by A&L Goodbody
Our Public & Regulatory team is experienced in providing EU, UK/NI and general regulatory advice in a wide range of sectors including energy, transport, food & drink, pharmaceuticals and media.
We have extensive knowledge of regulatory developments in the EU and UK/NI and frequently advise clients on its commercial impact. Our advice spans:
- Initiating and defending Judicial Review proceedings
- Regulatory investigations and notifications with regulators and quasi-public sector bodies including the FCA, ASA, ICO, HMRC, HSE, CMA, Utility Regulator, Ofgem as well as central government departments
- Assistance with the prosecuting and defending of breaches by Enforcement proceedings including attendance at Dawn Raids
- Public Inquiries and Statutory Appeals
- Trade and Regulation advice on a multi-jurisdictional basis including compliance with export regimes
- Market investigations and reviews
- Regulatory matters affecting commercial transactions and M&A
- Appealing against the seizure of goods by the UK Border Force
Chambers Review
A&L Goodbody possesses a wide range of expertise in contentious and non-contentious public and administrative law matters. The firm offers cross-sector experience in representing clients bringing or defending judicial review challenges. It is frequently sought after to handle cases concerning procurement, planning and specialist advice pertaining to EU law.
Work Highlights
- A&L Goodbody represented The Renewable Heat Association of Northern Ireland in a judicial review that challenged the decision of the Department for the Economy to enforce the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations in Northern Ireland.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A&L Goodbody has a fantastic professional grasp on both simple and complex matters."
"A&L Goodbody has a fantastic professional grasp on both simple and complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Micaela Diver heads the public and regulatory team at A&L Goodbody. She receives praise for her expertise in judicial reviews and regulatory investigations.
"Micaela is a commercially minded lawyer."