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A&L Goodbody has the leading Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Corporate practice in Northern Ireland, having advised on the most significant recent transactions in the region. Our leading market position is endorsed by the work we do and by leading international publications and commentators. The group has been ranked No.1 M&A Law Firm in Northern Ireland by Experian Corpfin for four consecutive years (2012 – 2015) and was named Northern Irish Corporate Law Firm of the Year by Legal 500 for 2015.
We provide legal advice to leading global and domestic companies, banks, private equity and venture capital providers from all industry sectors, in relation to their corporate activity in Northern Ireland.
A&L Goodbody is uniquely positioned in Northern Ireland, offering a combination of local market-leading expertise and knowledge with the strength and depth of resources of a law firm which is internationally recognised for providing the highest quality legal advice.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private equity and venture capital
Strategic investments
MBO's and MBI's
Shareholder agreements, joint ventures and partnerships
Restructurings and reorganisations
Corporate governance and compliance
Equity Capital Markets
Chambers Review
A&L Goodbody has a leading corporate practice with an international profile and the capacity to act on major cross-border deals. It combines expert knowledge of M&A, transaction management and private equity investments with specialisms in energy, healthcare and technology.
Work Highlights
- A&L Goodbody represented Haldane Fisher in its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Greengates Builders Merchants.
Strengths
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"A&L Goodbody can certainly keep pace with our timeline, and I am continually surprised by how responsive the team are."
"The depth and breadth of the A&L team is excellent, with expertise demonstrated across a number of specialisms."
"A&L Goodbody always keep involved and are always happy to assist."
"A&L Goodbody can certainly keep pace with our timeline, and I am continually surprised by how responsive the team are."
"The depth and breadth of the A&L team is excellent, with expertise demonstrated across a number of specialisms."
"A&L Goodbody always keep involved and are always happy to assist."
Notable Practitioners
Alastair Keith is a partner in the corporate department at A&L Goodbody and earns acclaim from across the market for his expert handling of M&A. He fields experience in both domestic and international transactions.
"Alastair is technically very capable and very commercial, which goes a long way."
"Alastair Keith is exceptional."
"Alastair combines knowledge of the law with commercial and business sense."
Mark Thompson is a distinguished figure in the Northern Ireland corporate market. He has experience handling transactions arising from the technology and healthcare sectors, among others.
"Mark Thompson's level of sophistication and commercial vision is very strong. He is outstanding!"
"I was very pleased with Mark."
"He acts for all the big companies."
Peter Stafford demonstrates expertise in foreign and domestic corporate finance transactions, and is often seen handling both acquisitions and sales.
"Peter is utterly brilliant. He is so gracious and wise in the room and gets things done behind the scenes."
"Peter provides very clear and commercial advice. He is also proactive in dealing with complex issues as they arise."
"Peter is as good as it gets - he's great!"
"He's a very experienced senior lawyer at the firm."
Head of A&L Goodbody's corporate and M&A team, David Rowan is highlighted for his strong transactional capabilities and assists clients with both domestic and foreign sales and acquisitions across various sectors such as technology and manufacturing.
"David Rowan has been great to work with and has expertly managed our deal, giving excellent advice throughout."
"David is easy to work with, affable and amenable, and tries to do a good job for us."
"He's great to deal with."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&L Goodbody
Northern Ireland
Members
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Catherine Irvine
Head of Department
Keith Dunn
Nikki Stewart
Sarah Dugdale
Clients
Provided by A&L Goodbody
Axial 3d
Cumulus NeuroScience Limited (formerly BrainwaveBank)
Devenish (NI) Limited
Energia Group
Green Lizard Technologies Limited
Haldane Fisher Limited
Highwire Press Inc
Irish Football Association
MJM IOM Holdings Limited
Mzuri Holdings Limited
Neurovalens Limited
Riot Games Inc
SHV Energy N.V.
Selazar Limited
The Old Bushmills Distillery Company
Industries
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Banks
Charities / Not for Profit
Commercial & Professional Services
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Health Care
Insurance
Media
Real Estate
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Sports
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Transportation
Utilities