Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland | Europe
UK
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Davidson McDonnell
- Mills Selig
Band 3
- Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP 9 Years Ranked
- Millar McCall Wylie
Band 4
- Cleaver Fulton Rankin
- DWF
- Elliott Duffy Garrett
- Johnsons Solicitors
- Shoosmiths LLP
Eminent Practitioners
- Chris GuyMills Selig
Band 1
Band 2
- David Rowan A&L Goodbody1 Years Ranked
- Gerard Armstrong Carson McDowell6 Years Ranked
- Hilary Griffith Carson McDowell7 Years Ranked
- Damian McParlandMillar McCall Wylie
- James DonnellyTughans
- Paul McBrideCleaver Fulton Rankin
- Vicky DummiganDavidson McDonnell
Band 3
- Andrew JenningsShoosmiths LLP
- Glenn WattersonMills Selig
- Kevin McVeighElliott Duffy Garrett
- Paul O'BrienTughans
- Philip GillilandCaldwell & Robinson
- Scott KennedyDWF
Band 4
- Lisa Early Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP1 Years Ranked
- Paul McGuickin Carson McDowell1 Years Ranked
- Darren MarleyMills Selig
- Gordon McElroyMKB Law
- Grant EdwardsShoosmiths LLP
- Raymond DuddyDavidson McDonnell
- Rhys JonesJohnsons Solicitors
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
- Erin Carruthers Arthur Cox1 Years Ranked
- Kathryn Laverty Carson McDowell1 Years Ranked
- Rosie Timoney Carson McDowell1 Years Ranked
- Christopher BullockDavidson McDonnell
- Louise CavanaghMillar McCall Wylie
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 A&L GoodbodyCorporate/M&A: Northern Ireland2025 | 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&A: Northern Ireland2025 | Band 1 | 16 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&A: Northern Ireland2025 | Band 1 | 16 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.
Band 2
Band 3
3 Pinsent Masons Belfast LLPCorporate/M&A: Northern Ireland2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedPinsent 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.