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Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland | Europe

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The below Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in UK. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

Rankings overview for Departments

1

Band 1

  1. A&L Goodbody
    A&L Goodbody 15 Years Ranked
  2. Arthur Cox
    Arthur Cox 16 Years Ranked
  3. Carson McDowell
  4. Tughans
2

Band 2

  1. Davidson McDonnell
  2. Mills Selig
3

Band 3

  1. Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP
    Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP 9 Years Ranked
  2. Millar McCall Wylie
4

Band 4

  1. Cleaver Fulton Rankin
  2. DWF
  3. Elliott Duffy Garrett
  4. Johnsons Solicitors
  5. Shoosmiths LLP
E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Chris GuyMills Selig
1

Band 1

  1. Alastair Keith A&L Goodbody10 Years Ranked
  2. Lynsey Mallon
    Lynsey Mallon Arthur Cox9 Years Ranked
  3. Mark Thompson
    Mark Thompson A&L Goodbody13 Years Ranked
  4. Peter Stafford
    Peter Stafford A&L Goodbody18 Years Ranked
  5. John McGuckianTughans
  6. Neasa QuigleyCarson McDowell
  7. Richard GrayCarson McDowell
2

Band 2

  1. David Rowan A&L Goodbody1 Years Ranked
  2. Damian McParlandMillar McCall Wylie
  3. Gerard ArmstrongCarson McDowell
  4. Hilary GriffithCarson McDowell
  5. James DonnellyTughans
  6. Paul McBrideCleaver Fulton Rankin
  7. Vicky DummiganDavidson McDonnell
3

Band 3

  1. Andrew JenningsShoosmiths LLP
  2. Glenn WattersonMills Selig
  3. Kevin McVeighElliott Duffy Garrett
  4. Paul O'BrienTughans
  5. Philip GillilandCaldwell & Robinson
  6. Scott KennedyDWF
4

Band 4

  1. Lisa Early Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP1 Years Ranked
  2. Darren MarleyMills Selig
  3. Gordon McElroyMKB Law
  4. Grant EdwardsShoosmiths LLP
  5. Paul McGuickinCarson McDowell
  6. Raymond DuddyDavidson McDonnell
  7. Rhys JonesJohnsons Solicitors
U

Up and Coming

  1. Richard Armstrong
    Richard Armstrong Arthur Cox1 Years Ranked

Associates to watch

  1. Erin Carruthers
    Erin Carruthers Arthur Cox1 Years Ranked
  2. Christopher BullockDavidson McDonnell
  3. Kathryn LavertyCarson McDowell
  4. Louise CavanaghMillar McCall Wylie
  5. Rosie TimoneyCarson McDowell

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. A&L Goodbody
    1
    A&L Goodbody
    Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked

    A&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.

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  2. Arthur Cox
    1
    Arthur Cox
    Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland
    2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked

    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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  3. Carson McDowell
    Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland
    2025 | Band 1
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  4. Tughans
    Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland
    2025 | Band 1
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2

Band 2

  1. Davidson McDonnell
    Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland
    2025 | Band 2
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  2. Mills Selig
    Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland
    2025 | Band 2
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3

Band 3

  1. Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP
    3
    Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland
    2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked

    Pinsent Masons Belfast advises clients on a wide range of M&A transactions and investments across several sectors, including healthcare and life sciences. The firm has notable experience handling cross-border transactions.

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  2. Millar McCall Wylie
    Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland
    2025 | Band 3
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4

Band 4

  1. Cleaver Fulton Rankin
    Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland
    2025 | Band 4
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  2. DWF
    Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland
    2025 | Band 4
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  3. Elliott Duffy Garrett
    Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland
    2025 | Band 4
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  4. Johnsons Solicitors
    Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland
    2025 | Band 4
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  5. Shoosmiths LLP
    Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland
    2025 | Band 4
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