UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland
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Provided by Arthur Cox
Arthur Cox in Belfast is widely recognized for the quality of its Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Finance advice. Mirroring the structure of Arthur Cox as a whole, our Belfast Company/Commercial practice is the largest within the local office and, combined with the strength and depth of our other specialist departments, the Corporate Group advises on highly complex commercial transactions and contracts.
We have been, and continue to be, involved in the majority of the large M&A transactions in Northern Ireland.
EXPERTISE
Our unique depth of experience and resources mean we can advise in relation to all aspects of company law. We can handle both large-scale, complex and lengthy transactions and day to day commercial 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, shareholder, reorganization and other commercial agreements.
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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.
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Arthur Cox was instructed to act on behalf of global aerospace company, Airbus, in respect of its acquisition of Spirit Aerosystem’s A220 wing and mid-fuselage manufacturing operations in Northern Ireland.
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Arthur Cox have taken the time the understand our organisation and the risks we experience in order to provide pragmatic advice.
The depth and breadth of their team is very strong. When other specialisms are required there is always someone with the requisite knowledge.
Arthur Cox offer us continuity at a partner level, with specialisms addressed by experts across all departments. They have excellent commercial awareness and that's why we use them.
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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.
There is no doubt she is very strong is all areas.
Lynsey is great and really looks after us.
Lynsey is excellent and the best I’ve ever dealt with. I totally trust and recommend her. Her guidance is very important to me.
David White is a notable up-and-comer at Arthur Cox. David has experience advising clients on a broad range of work, including sales, acquisitions and investments. David routinely handles both domestic and foreign transactions across various sectors like energy and technology, among others.
I was impressed by David. He was easy to deal with, pragmatic and came with solutions.
David's very commercial and experienced. He gets deals done.
We would be happy to work with David on future transactions.
David provides quick responses and has taken the time to get to know us and provide a fantastic service and pragmatic advice.
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.
Richard is easy to work with and I highly recommend him.
Richard offers practical solutions. He is a great team player and follows through on commitments.
He is great overall.
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.
I was very pleased with all aspects of my interactions with Erin. She quickly and correctly interpreted my needs.
I felt that Erin had my best interests as a priority.
Erin Carruthers's work has always been diligent, practical and timely.
Head of Corporate/M&A
Corporate/M&A
Corporate/M&A
Corporate/M&A
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