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Litigation | UK

Northern Ireland

In all regions outside of London, our Litigation sections rank firms and lawyers advising on civil litigation on behalf of businesses, financial institutions and other non-public sector entities, as well as private individuals. The primary focus is contractual litigation and litigation arising out of corporate and commercial arrangements, including shareholder, joint venture, post-M&A and boardroom disputes. We also consider banking litigation matters such as the mis-selling of financial products.

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Band 1

  1. A&L Goodbody
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    A&L Goodbody
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    A&L Goodbody has a stable of highly regarded litigators advising on financial, shareholder and contract disputes. The team represents an impressive selection of clients across a variety of sectors, with notable experience advising companies in energy, technology, manufacturing and financial services.
  2. Carson McDowell
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    Carson McDowell
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Carson McDowell has a large team that is well versed in disputes arising from a wide spectrum of sectors and industries, including utilities and transport. The firm has a proven track record of acting on behalf of important businesses based in Northern Ireland, in matters such as supply contract disputes and shareholder litigation. The team advises clients on court proceedings, with the additional ability to provide mediation services.
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Band 2

  1. Arthur Cox
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    Arthur Cox
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Arthur Cox services a host of blue-chip multinationals from a range of industries, including leading automotive manufacturers, technology companies and retail clients. The firm is also experienced in acting for significant public sector organisations and clients in the banking sector. The team has wide-reaching expertise in commercial disputes, including contractual, shareholder and product liability claims.
  2. Cleaver Fulton Rankin
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    Cleaver Fulton Rankin
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Cleaver Fulton Rankin assists both national and international clients from the charities, retail and financial sectors with a variety of litigation. The team is experienced across a range of matters including contractual issues, procurement disputes and shareholder disagreements. It also offers notable expertise in claims relating to the tracing and recovery of misappropriated funds. The team assists clients by resolving matters where possible through mediation and other forms of ADR.
  3. Tughans
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    Tughans
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Tughans acts for a whole host of household names on varied litigation work that includes shareholder disputes and breaches of contract. It handles high-profile matters for clients in the banking, energy and construction sectors. Clients benefit from a diverse team of commercial litigation specialists that includes individuals qualified to practise in the Republic of Ireland as well as England and Wales.
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Band 3

  1. Elliott Duffy Garrett
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    Elliott Duffy Garrett
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Elliott Duffy Garrett's litigation practice serves a number of significant clients from the banking and financial services sector. The team is active in disputes relating to procurement, construction, real estate and insolvency. The lawyers advise on a broad range of matters, including contractual disputes, breach of warranty, injunction proceedings, enforcement actions and debt recovery.
  2. Millar McCall Wylie
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    Millar McCall Wylie
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Millar McCall Wylie represents both claimants and defendants in commercial litigation, including substantial shareholder and contractual disputes. It can also advise on a range of financial litigation, including banking, insurance and investment disputes. The firm's clients include companies in sectors such as agriculture, transport and property.
  3. Mills Selig
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    Mills Selig
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Mills Selig acts for clients on a range of contentious matters, from shareholder disputes and property and construction litigation to public procurement. It often represents well-known companies from the technology, media and banking sectors, as well as charities, house builders and professional services firms.
  4. Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP
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    Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Pinsent Masons houses a renowned team well versed in handling disputes from a variety of sectors. The team receives a wide range of instructions that include disputes regarding negligent advice, financial issues and breaches of contract. The team also handles shareholder disagreements, insolvency-related disputes, and property and construction-related disputes. It represents both domestic and international clients and continues to be a popular choice for disputes that span multiple jurisdictions.
  5. DWF
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3
  6. O'Reilly Stewart
    Litigation
    2025 | Band 3