Department profile
Arthur Cox

Competition Law

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland


Arthur Cox

Rankings

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Competition Law - Northern Ireland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Arthur Cox enters the rankings this year on the back of notable activity in high-profile follow-on damages actions, usually acting for defendants. In addition to its notable contentious work, the law firm also advises on merger control filings and the competition law aspects of commercial agreements, including distribution agreements. The team has further experience representing clients in market investigations. The Belfast office works with colleagues in Dublin to provide all-island advice.

Strengths

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  • The team is very responsive and gives thorough, concise advice.

    Competition Law respondentUK
  • The team has decades of experience in our field, and I know are up to date with what is going on in the market beyond my own area.

    Competition Law respondentUK
  • The fact that it is an all-island law firm is extremely beneficial for all-island businesses, as it keeps matters in-house and removes the need to have to manage multiple firms.

    Competition Law respondentUK
  • Arthur Cox has strong commercial acumen, and is able to quickly understand our business model and the needs of our business. The advice is always clear and succinct.

    Competition Law respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Lynsey Mallon
    Band 2Lynsey Mallon

    Lynsey Mallon

    Lynsey Mallon enters the rankings this year on the back of notable activity assisting clients with merger clearance notifications. She has further experience in competition law compliance mandates.

    • Lynsey Mallon is very responsive, and provides clear and concise advice.

      Competition Law respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Arthur Cox (1)

Northern Ireland

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