Corporate/M&A: Northern Ireland
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
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Provided by A&L Goodbody
A&L Goodbody has the leading Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Corporate practice in Northern Ireland, having advised on the most significant recent transactions in the region. Our leading market position is endorsed by the work we do and by leading international publications and commentators. The group has been ranked No.1 M&A Law Firm in Northern Ireland by Experian Corpfin for four consecutive years (2012 – 2015) and was named Northern Irish Corporate Law Firm of the Year by Legal 500 for 2015.
We provide legal advice to leading global and domestic companies, banks, private equity and venture capital providers from all industry sectors, in relation to their corporate activity in Northern Ireland.
A&L Goodbody is uniquely positioned in Northern Ireland, offering a combination of local market-leading expertise and knowledge with the strength and depth of resources of a law firm which is internationally recognised for providing the highest quality legal advice.
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private equity and venture capital
- Strategic investments
- MBO's and MBI's
- Shareholder agreements, joint ventures and partnerships
- Restructurings and reorganisations
- Corporate governance and compliance
- Equity Capital Markets
Chambers Review
A&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.
Work Highlights
- A&L Goodbody advised the McBurney family in the sale of the McBurney Group to Danish transport and logistics provider DFDS for GBP143 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A&L Goodbody is a very commercial firm. The team clearly explains risks."
"Despite being extremely active in the market, the A&L team is always available to clients when needed. Its lawyers cut through the irrelevance and focus on the commercial issues on a deal."
"The A&L team has an excellent understanding of detail and client needs."
"A&L Goodbody is a very commercial firm. The team clearly explains risks."
"Despite being extremely active in the market, the A&L team is always available to clients when needed. Its lawyers cut through the irrelevance and focus on the commercial issues on a deal."
"The A&L team has an excellent understanding of detail and client needs."
Notable Practitioners
Alastair Keith is a partner in the corporate department at A&L Goodbody and earns acclaim from across the market for his expert handling of M&A. He fields experience in both domestic and international transactions.
"Alastair is very attentive, very commercial, technically strong and very experienced."
Mark Thompson is a distinguished figure in the Northern Ireland corporate market. He has experience handling transactions arising from the manufacturing and healthcare sectors, among others.
"Mark is very competent in leading teams in major corporate work and coordinating with clients, funders and other participants in corporate projects."
"Mark is an excellent legal adviser who builds strong client relationships and ensures a commercial outcome."
Peter Stafford demonstrates expertise in foreign and domestic corporate finance transactions, and is often seen handling acquisitions, inward investments and MBOs.
"Peter is extremely commercially aware and his clients really enjoy working with him."
"Peter is top notch in every way."
"Peter is very technically competent and very measured."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&L Goodbody
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