Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | UK
Northern Ireland
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Alastair Keith A&L Goodbody11 Years Ranked
- Chris Guy Mills Selig12 Years Ranked
- John McGuckian Tughans11 Years Ranked
- Lynsey Mallon Arthur Cox13 Years Ranked
- Mark Thompson A&L Goodbody15 Years Ranked
- Neasa Quigley Carson McDowell20 Years Ranked
- Peter Stafford A&L Goodbody24 Years Ranked
- Richard Gray Carson McDowell27 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Damian McParland Millar McCall Wylie12 Years Ranked
- David Rowan A&L Goodbody8 Years Ranked
- Gerard Armstrong Carson McDowell15 Years Ranked
- Hilary Griffith Carson McDowell18 Years Ranked
- James Donnelly Tughans13 Years Ranked
- Paul McBride Cleaver Fulton Rankin24 Years Ranked
- Vicky Dummigan Davidson McDonnell16 Years Ranked
Band 3
Band 4
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 A&L GoodbodyCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedA&L Goodbody has a leading corporate practice with an international profile and the capacity to act on major cross-border deals. It combines expert knowledge of M&A, transaction management and private equity investments with specialisms in energy, healthcare and technology.1 Arthur CoxCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedArthur 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.1 Carson McDowellCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedCarson 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.1 TughansCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedTughans has an impressive corporate team that has cultivated a healthy reputation for M&A and private equity work. It is trusted to advise a broad spectrum of corporates, private equity investors and wider investment funds on significant deals, especially those involving technology and life sciences.
Band 2
2 Mills SeligCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedMills Selig is esteemed for its strength in M&A transactions, in addition to private equity work. Its clients benefit from an integrated service across various disciplines within the firm, including highly regarded expertise in its property practice.
Band 3
3 Davidson McDonnellCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedDavidson McDonnell has a notable team with strong corporate and transactional capabilities, covering a broad remit of M&A and investment work. It demonstrates expertise in the technology and healthcare industries.3 Millar McCall WylieCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedMillar McCall Wylie has an established corporate practice that advises on matters ranging from M&A to commercial contracts. It is noted for its strong connections to the local market, where it frequently advises local entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses and private equity funds.
Band 4
4 Cleaver Fulton RankinCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedCleaver Fulton Rankin houses a respected transactional team with strong regional links across Ireland and the UK. It provides expertise across the spectrum of corporate law and wider commercial issues. The team demonstrates particular experience in the energy and manufacturing sectors, alongside a presence in the technology and life sciences industries.4 Elliott Duffy GarrettCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedElliott Duffy Garrett acts for local clients as well as those based across the UK and Republic of Ireland. It advises on all manner of commercial matters, including M&A and shareholder agreements. It works for entities across a diverse range of sectors, such as construction and pharmaceuticals.4 Johnsons SolicitorsCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedJohnsons Solicitors provides clients with a wide range of commercial legal services, with recognised strength in the UK and Republic of Ireland markets. It is held in particularly high esteem for its expertise in the retail and healthcare sectors.4 Shoosmiths LLPCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedShoosmiths has developed a strong practice centred around advising Northern Ireland-based companies, as well as private equity funds investing into the region. The group is experienced in advising on venture capital investments and private equity sponsored acquisitions and representing shareholders in the sale of their business.