Ranking tables
Banking & Finance | UK
Northern Ireland
Rankings overview for Departments
- Avril McCammonFoot Anstey McKees
- Aisling Owens Davidson McDonnell1 Years Ranked
Anna Vangrove Burges Salmon LLP9 Years Ranked- Christopher Jessup DLA Piper5 Years Ranked
Colm McElroy Arthur Cox7 Years Ranked
Damian McElholm Carson McDowell5 Years Ranked
Douglas Anderson Tughans5 Years Ranked- Richard Houliston Mills Selig9 Years Ranked
- Stephen Cross Cleaver Fulton Rankin21 Years Ranked
- Orla HannaDWF
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 A&L GoodbodyBanking & Finance2026 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedA&L Goodbody houses a market-leading practice that represents lender-side and borrower-side clients. The firm is capable of handling a wide range of complex, high-value matters including work on acquisition financing and LIBOR transition. The team also demonstrates considerable strength in the regulatory and compliance aspects of Northern Irish banking.
Band 2
2 Arthur CoxBanking & Finance2026 | Band 2 | 23 Years RankedArthur Cox has a full-service banking practice capable of handling a wide range of work for banks and private equity groups. Noted for its ability to advise clients in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, the team counts several specialists dual-qualified in other jurisdictions. The firm is particularly active on structured lending, property financing and loan book sales as well as acquisition and development finance.
2 Carson McDowellBanking & Finance2026 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedCarson McDowell is a respected practice active on behalf of both domestic and international banks. The law firm advises on the full range of banking matters including acquisition finance, asset-based lending and project financing. It is particularly active advising clients on real estate finance, while regularly handling high-profile mortgage portfolio sales and complex refinancing. The team is capable of practising in both Northern Ireland and England and Wales.
2 TughansBanking & Finance2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedTughans has a widely respected practice known for its work in corporate finance and restructuring. The law firm is also strong on property and development finance as well as acquisition finance. The team maintains a strong, largely borrower-side practice, with experience in acting as Northern Irish legal counsel for multinational investors.
Band 3
3 Shoosmiths LLPBanking & Finance2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedThe Shoosmiths banking team advises corporate borrowers and lenders on everything from acquisition financing through to real estate financing and asset-based lending. The team is adept at handling matters involving a wide array of sectors including retail, technology and leisure.
3 TLT NI LLPBanking & Finance2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedThe banking team at TLT is highly capable of advising on both local and international work. The team often advises Northern Irish clients on social housing, and corporate and real estate financings. It also partners with international firms to assist with the Northern Ireland aspects of multi-jurisdictional transactions.