About

Provided by Arthur Cox

Arthur Cox in Belfast is widely recognised for the quality of its Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Finance advice. We have been, and continue to be, involved in most large M&A transactions in Northern Ireland. The firm has acted in almost every Irish transaction to date valued at over €1 billion.


Arthur Cox offers both company secretarial support and also (through the use of Annsgate Limited) acts as company secretary for a number of Northern Ireland incorporated subsidiaries of large Irish, UK and American corporations.

We have a unique depth of experience and resources to advise in relation to all aspects of company law. We can handle both large-scale, complex and lengthy transactions and day to day matters. We have built a strong reputation in Northern Ireland covering all areas of company and commercial law, advising clients in both the public and private sectors. Our work involves a wide range of corporate transactions and agreements, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, investment, agency, distribution and other commercial agreements.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland - UK

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What the Team is Known For

Arthur Cox has an established corporate practice with the ability to take on high-profile and cross-border transactional work. It regularly advises on sale and purchase agreements and strategic acquisitions. It acts on behalf of an impressive portfolio of clients across a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, energy and retail.

Work Highlights

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  • Arthur Cox assisted Kildare Management with the disposal of the entire issued share capital in Forestside Acquisitions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lynsey Mallon
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Lynsey Mallon
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Lynsey Mallon comes recommended for her market-leading corporate law expertise. She often handles high-profile acquisitions and investments on both a domestic and international scale.

Lynsey is highly sophisticated in legal and commercial considerations and is also pragmatic in her approach. She gets things done.

Lynsey Mallon is the lead for all of our activity and someone whose opinion we always seek at the early stages as her foresight and experience have been key in developing the shape of transactions.

Lynsey is the most professional and commercially-focused solicitor I have ever dealt with. Her advice and direct approach is appreciated.

Richard Armstrong
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Richard Armstrong
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Up and Coming

Richard Armstrong regularly represents clients in high-value domestic and foreign transactions, with a focus on acquisitions. He is adept at handling complex matters across multiple sectors including private equity and technology.

He is very personable, a pleasure to work with, easy to contact and responsive.

Richard has a great understanding of commercial impact, which allows us to make the right commercial decision.

Richard Armstrong provides quality legal advice.

Erin Carruthers
Erin Carruthers
Associates to watch

Erin Carruthers is noted for her experience handling both mid and high-value acquisitions. She has experience advising on both domestic and foreign corporate transactions.

Erin did a really good job on our matter and knew the market well. She worked really hard for us.

Erin was very attentive during the transaction process and worked exceptionally hard to get us to the end result.

Erin is responsive, giving timely responses, and is very organised with lots of documents.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland

Lynsey Mallon
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Lynsey Mallon
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Richard Armstrong
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Richard Armstrong
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Up and Coming
Erin Carruthers
Erin Carruthers
Associates to watch