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Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland - UK

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What the Team is Known For

Carson McDowell is a prominent Northern Ireland firm that advises on matters ranging from acquisitions and disposals to corporate governance. It is noted for its specialist knowledge of the manufacturing and construction sectors and its strength in complementary disciplines such as competition, environmental and planning law. The team is well equipped to oversee deals spanning multiple jurisdictions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard Gray
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Senior Statespeople

Richard Gray is a foremost transactional practitioner, having advised on a number of complex and cross-border deals. He assists clients with M&A and other corporate finance concerns. Gray acts as head of the firm's corporate advisory and governance team.

Richard Gray is exceptionally smart, thoughtful and brings a lot of deal experience to the room.

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Neasa Quigley
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Neasa Quigley co-heads the corporate department and maintains an excellent reputation for her market-leading transactional capabilities. She is frequently called upon to act on private equity and M&A deals on behalf of clients in the energy industry.

She's technically impressive and great to work with.

She provides a high level of professionalism and sophistication with very strong knowledge of our business and our personnel.

Neasa is a great, strong corporate lawyer.

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Gerard Armstrong
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Band 2

Gerard Armstrong demonstrates an excellent track record of advising local, national and international clients on complex transactional matters. He advises on deals arising in various sectors, including the waste and construction sectors, and also co-heads the corporate department.

He's very impressive and good to work with.

Gerard is very smart and offers unrelenting commitment to his clients and their goals.

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Hilary Griffith
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Band 2

Hilary Griffith acts for significant clients on all manner of corporate transactions and has considerable experience working with clients from the manufacturing and technology industries.

Hilary was calm, warm and focused throughout the deal.

Hilary was instrumental in what we achieved. She was contactable at any time and on many occasions brought a real calm to some tense discussions.

I strongly believe Hilary is one of the finest, most knowledgeable and professional corporate lawyers in Ireland.

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Paul McGuickin
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Band 4

Paul McGuickin impresses with his busy private equity practice. He is experienced in acting for both fund side and company side on venture capital and growth capital investments. He also frequently represents shareholders in the sale of their businesses.

She is an exceptional legal expert, very professional and extremely patient and courteous.

Paul demonstrates a calm demeanor at all times while being astute on the legal complexities.

Paul has an exceptional ability to lead large corporate transactions, demonstrating deep expertise and breadth across all areas.

Kathryn Laverty
Associates to watch

Kathryn Laverty is an associate at Carson McDowell and advises clients on a range of traditional corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.

She's a very strong, good lawyer.

Kathryn is a very good corporate lawyer.

Kathryn is a very capable lawyer.

Rosie Timoney
Associates to watch

Rosie Timoney is a senior associate at Carson McDowell. She works on a range of corporate mandates and has experience representing clients in both acquisitions and sales.

Rosie is dynamic, highly skilled and incredibly responsive.

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Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland

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Richard Gray
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Senior Statespeople
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Neasa Quigley
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Band 1
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Gerard Armstrong
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Band 2
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Hilary Griffith
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Band 2
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Paul McGuickin
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Kathryn Laverty
Associates to watch
Rosie Timoney
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