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Competition Law | UK
Northern Ireland
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Band 1
1 A&L GoodbodyCompetition Law2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedA&L Goodbody's highly reputed competition practice in Belfast offers notable experience in contentious competition law matters, such as judicial reviews and follow-on damages claims. The law firm is active in state aid and subsidy control matters, assisting both public bodies and industry associations. It is esteemed for advice on domestic merger control, and thanks to its offering of all-Ireland EU law capabilities, its lawyers are able to advise on cross-border matters involving the Republic of Ireland. It frequently acts on regulatory matters involving the energy sector.
Band 2
2 Arthur CoxCompetition Law2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedArthur 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.
2 Carson McDowellCompetition Law2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedThe competition team at Carson McDowell is respected for its advice on merger clearance matters. The law firm also acts on abuse of dominance matters and possible restrictions on parallel import. It also advises clients on compliance matters, such as dawn raid training and exclusivity agreements. It is particularly active for clients from the consumer goods sector.