Competition Law
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 1
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Provided by A&L Goodbody
A&L Goodbody’s European Union, Competition and Regulatory Law Unit is recognised as being at the forefront in its field. The depth and breadth of our Unit’s expertise provides our clients with a competitive advantage. Issues arising in areas of EU, competition and regulatory law often touch the commercial heart of a business. Typically, they include pricing: acquisitions; unfair competition; licences; challenging the plans of competitors, suppliers and customers; the right to supplies; intellectual property; the validity of agreements; distribution; regulatory investigations and so on.
Chambers Review
A&L Goodbody's highly reputed competition practice in Belfast offers notable experience in contentious competition law matters, such as judicial reviews and follow-on damages claims. The law firm is active in state aid and subsidy control matters, assisting both public bodies and industry associations. It is esteemed for advice on domestic merger control, and thanks to its offering of all-Ireland EU law capabilities, its lawyers are able to advise on cross-border matters involving the Republic of Ireland. It frequently acts on regulatory matters involving the energy sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We use A&L Goodbody a lot and they are great."
"We use A&L Goodbody a lot and they are great."
Notable Practitioners
Micaela Diver is particularly sought after for her expertise in contentious competition law matters, such as multi-jurisdictional cartel follow-on damages litigation. She also advises on both subsidy control and state aid rules, as well as assisting clients with obtaining competition law clearance for proposed mergers. Based in Belfast, she has experience engaging with competition authorities in both the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
"She is proficient and efficient."
"Micaela Diver is stellar, she knows stuff inside-out."
"Micaela has been through the process many times and can give common sense, practical advice. I think she's also good at understanding what the client's needs are."
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Northern Ireland
Clients
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A range of private sector clients
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Fold Housing Association
Invest NI
Renewable Heat Association Northern Ireland
Industries
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Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Health Care
Media
Real Estate
Retail
Transportation
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