Ranking tables
Real Estate | UK
Northern Ireland
Rankings overview for Departments
Alastair Todd Arthur Cox22 Years Ranked
Anna-Marie McAlinden Mills Selig11 Years Ranked
Anne Skeggs Mills Selig11 Years Ranked
David McDonnell Davidson McDonnell9 Years Ranked
Emma Cooper Carson McDowell13 Years Ranked- Joe Marley Cleaver Fulton Rankin9 Years Ranked
Joe Moore Tughans11 Years Ranked
Judith Hewitson TLT NI LLP13 Years Ranked
Mary-Kim Doherty Carson McDowell4 Years Ranked
Peter McCall Millar McCall Wylie20 Years Ranked
Sarah Ewing Shoosmiths LLP5 Years Ranked
Simon Fleming Millar McCall Wylie16 Years Ranked- Mark BlairDWF
Aleric Turtle McCartan Turkington Breen12 Years Ranked
Chris Phillips Millar McCall Wylie1 Years Ranked
David Sturgess Edwards Solicitors10 Years Ranked
Drew Nesbitt Wilson Nesbitt2 Years Ranked
John Tougher A&L Goodbody4 Years Ranked- Patrick O'Hanlon Cleaver Fulton Rankin2 Years Ranked
Richard Dickson Carson McDowell7 Years Ranked- Donald ThompsonMcKees
- Gordon McElroyMKB Law
- Graham PierceWorthingtons
- Kirsty MairsDWF
Neil McCreadie Millar McCall Wylie5 Years Ranked- Graeme CorryDWF
Corrina Cassidy Eversheds Sutherland1 Years Ranked- Shane Conlan Cleaver Fulton Rankin2 Years Ranked
- Michael WilsonTurley Legal
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 A&L GoodbodyReal Estate2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedA&L Goodbody has a notable ability to handle prominent portfolio acquisition transactions, bolstered by strong real estate finance capabilities. It regularly advises on institutional investment deals and corporate real estate matters. The law firm is also noted for its ability to manage assets, including those of significant public sector landowners. It offers particular expertise in the energy and retail sectors. Its clients include developers, corporate occupiers and investors.
1 Carson McDowellReal Estate2026 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedCarson McDowell represents a number of blue-chip clients in the full range of property transactions. The team possesses expertise in relation to acquisitions and sales, as well as site assembly and licensing matters, regularly offering expert advice to clients in the energy, transport, retail and leisure sectors. The firm acts for vendors, purchasers and funders on real estate transactions.
1 Millar McCall WylieReal Estate2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedMillar McCall Wylie is particularly adept at handling landlord and tenant issues and commercial property acquisitions, with additional strength in investment portfolio refinancing matters. The firm is known for representing large retailers in their property needs with regard to lease negotiations and insolvency situations. It also handles work concerning hotels, industrial property and renewable energy projects.
1 TughansReal Estate2026 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedTughans offers a breadth of skill across a range of real estate matters, with the ability to handle high-profile property deals. The firm acts for a diverse array of clients, including household names and overseas investors. It is sought after for its expertise in portfolio management. The department also has a considerable reputation for its work on student accommodation developments.
Band 2
2 Cleaver Fulton RankinReal Estate2026 | Band 2 | 23 Years RankedCleaver Fulton Rankin has a full-service practice offering clients a broad array of expertise in both the development and investment spheres. It regularly acts for clients on significant commercial property transactions, with additional expertise in residential development site acquisitions. The firm is regarded for its capabilities in the retail, hospitality and mining sectors.
2 Davidson McDonnellReal Estate2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedDavidson McDonnell is a full-service firm with a strong focus on commercial property transactions. Its areas of expertise include refinancings, acquisitions and sales, as well as transactions involving student accommodation projects. It regularly represents real estate investors and developers.
2 Mills SeligReal Estate2026 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedMills Selig has an established real estate practice with considerable knowledge of residential development matters and transactions in the retail sector. The team offers additional expertise in investment and securitisation deals, as well as evidencing strong knowledge in matters relating to renewable developments. It frequently acts for manufacturing, energy and telecommunications clients.
Band 3
3 Arthur CoxReal Estate2026 | Band 3 | 23 Years RankedArthur Cox advises clients across an extensive array of transactions and asset classes, with matters ranging from investment acquisitions to environmental concerns. It has notable expertise in the retail sector, with additional strengths in distressed property transactions and residential work. The firm frequently acts for institutional investors and property developers.
3 Eversheds SutherlandReal Estate2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland offers a comprehensive real estate practice. The team in Belfast is well placed to handle significant transactions, including residential, freehold and leasehold acquisitions. The team also advises on asset management and leases. The firm's client base includes social housing providers and retail and hospitality clients, among others.
3 Pinsent Masons Belfast LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 3 | 23 Years RankedPinsent Masons advises clients on a wide range of matters, from investment and insolvency transactions to high-profile development projects across Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. The team possesses particular expertise in relation to forward funding arrangements and redevelopment projects. The practice is prominent for its expertise in the retail sector. It frequently acts for real estate investment managers and shopping centre owners.
3 TLT NI LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedTLT's real estate team acts for clients in both the residential and commercial spheres, including major house builders, developers and investors. It offers expertise in the acquisition and disposal of development sites, commercial lettings and real estate financing mandates. The team possesses specialist knowledge of real estate concerns in the energy sector.
Band 4
4 Shoosmiths LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedShoosmiths offers expertise in residential development and social housing projects in addition to commercial property transactions. The team assists clients with asset management in relation to property portfolios and also has notable expertise in the energy and retail sectors. The firm has further strength in real estate finance matters.
4 Wilson NesbittReal Estate2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedWilson Nesbitt's property team possesses a significant expertise in both residential and commercial property real estate. It notably advises housing associations and property development companies on residential projects and social housing developments, disposals, regenerations, investments and financings. The firm has offices in Bangor and Belfast.