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Public Procurement | UK

Northern Ireland

This section ranks law firms and lawyers who advise corporations and government bodies on the acquisition of goods or services by governmental entities. Challenges to tenders awarded by procuring authorities are also treated here. Areas covered may include education, healthcare, social housing, transport and infrastructure. 

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Band 1

  1. Arthur Cox
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    Arthur Cox
    Public Procurement
    2026 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Arthur Cox has a deep well of public sector expertise and an impressive client following drawn from NI government departments, NDPBs, universities, local authorities and professional services firms. The team advises on procurement exercises of all stripes and represents clients in challenges to the contract award process.
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  2. Carson McDowell
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    Carson McDowell
    Public Procurement
    2026 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked

    Carson McDowell is a trusted adviser for a number of public and private organisations from the housing, education, utilities and construction sectors. It assists with tender documentation and bids and challenges concerning procurement exercises in and outside of Northern Ireland.

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Band 2

  1. A&L Goodbody
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    A&L Goodbody
    Public Procurement
    2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    A&L Goodbody offers the full span of procurement services. The team regularly advises on UK and EU procurement regulations, as well as Northern Ireland and England case law. Key clients include housing associations and local authorities, as well as private and third sector contractors.
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  2. Tughans
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    Tughans
    Public Procurement
    2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Tughans is recommended for advice on all manner of procurements and challenges to awards. It regularly advises contracting authorities and contractors. The firm has particular expertise in education, healthcare, utilities and property development.
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Band 3

  1. Cleaver Fulton Rankin
    3
    Cleaver Fulton Rankin
    Public Procurement
    2026 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked

    Cleaver Fulton Rankin frequently advises public sector organisations on contentious and non-contentious procurement issues. The firm also receives a volume of work from private sector clients in energy, construction, housing and waste management.

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  2. Eversheds Sutherland
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    Eversheds Sutherland
    Public Procurement
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Eversheds Sutherland counsels clients on procurement regulations, tender evaluations, procurement challenges and more. The team often represents public bodies as well as private clients across an array of industries, with particular experience acting for clients in the housing industry.

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