Corporate/M&A
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 1
About
Provided by Arthur Cox
The Arthur Cox Company and Commercial Group is one of the largest practices in Northern Ireland and is a leader in its field. Our general Corporate and Commercial experience is unsurpassed and our Corporate Group is a dynamic player in local business and corporate law.
Arthur Cox in Belfast is widely recognized for the quality of its Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Finance advice. Mirroring the structure of Arthur Cox as a whole, our Belfast Company/Commercial practice is the largest within the local office and, combined with the strength and depth of our other specialist departments, the Corporate Group advises on highly complex commercial transactions and contracts.
We have been, and continue to be, involved in the majority of the large M&A transactions in Northern Ireland.
EXPERTISE
Our unique depth of experience and resources mean we can advise in relation to all aspects of company law. We can handle both large-scale, complex and lengthy transactions and day to day commercial matters.
We have built a strong reputation in Northern Ireland covering all areas of company and commercial law, advising clients in both the public and private sectors. Our work involves a wide range of corporate transactions and agreements, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, investment, agency, distribution, shareholder, reorganization and other commercial agreements.
Chambers Review
Arthur Cox has an established corporate practice with the ability to take on high-profile and cross-border transactional work. It regularly advises on sale and purchase agreements and strategic acquisitions. It acts on behalf of an impressive portfolio of clients across a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, energy and retail.
Work Highlights
- Arthur Cox assisted Kildare Management with the disposal of the entire issued share capital in Forestside Acquisitions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Arthur Cox are very good at getting back to us and helping with all types of issues."
"There is good management of the more complex issues by the partners at Arthur Cox."
"Arthur Cox is second to none. The level of expertise is exceptional there."
"The team at Arthur Cox are very good at getting back to us and helping with all types of issues."
"There is good management of the more complex issues by the partners at Arthur Cox."
"Arthur Cox is second to none. The level of expertise is exceptional there."
Notable Practitioners
Lynsey Mallon comes recommended for her market-leading corporate law expertise. She often handles high-profile acquisitions and investments on both a domestic and international scale.
"Lynsey Mallon is the lead for all of our activity and someone whose opinion we always seek at the early stages as her foresight and experience have been key in developing the shape of transactions."
"Lynsey is the most professional and commercially-focused solicitor I have ever dealt with. Her advice and direct approach is appreciated."
"Lynsey is highly sophisticated in legal and commercial considerations and is also pragmatic in her approach. She gets things done."
Richard Armstrong regularly represents clients in high-value domestic and foreign transactions, with a focus on acquisitions. He is adept at handling complex matters across multiple sectors including private equity and technology.
"Richard has a great understanding of commercial impact, which allows us to make the right commercial decision."
"He is very personable, a pleasure to work with, easy to contact and responsive."
"Richard Armstrong provides quality legal advice."
Erin Carruthers is noted for her experience handling both mid and high-value acquisitions. She has experience advising on both domestic and foreign corporate transactions.
"Erin was very attentive during the transaction process and worked exceptionally hard to get us to the end result."
"Erin is responsive, giving timely responses, and is very organised with lots of documents."
"Erin did a really good job on our matter and knew the market well. She worked really hard for us."
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