Corporate/M&A
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 1
Email address
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(028) 9055 3300About
Provided by Tughans
Our Corporate department is a multi-disciplined team providing experience and advice to companies of every size and at every stage of their development. From incorporation through to expansion and sale, we can assist with mergers and acquisitions, governance, restructuring, joint ventures, contracts and private equity.
Chambers Review
Tughans has an impressive corporate team that has cultivated a healthy reputation for M&A and private equity work. It is trusted to advise a broad spectrum of corporates, private equity investors and wider investment funds on significant deals, especially those involving technology.
Work Highlights
- Tughans represented Mattioli Woods in its acquisition of the entire issued share capital ofDoherty Pension & Investment Consultancy for £15 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Tughans is a firm that is very commercial in its approach."
"We never have to wait long for a response to our questions from Tughans, and whenever we need a phone call or meeting it's always handled in a timely manner."
"We found the lawyers knowledgeable and experts in their field, whether that be corporate law or transactions."
"Tughans is a firm that is very commercial in its approach."
"We never have to wait long for a response to our questions from Tughans, and whenever we need a phone call or meeting it's always handled in a timely manner."
"We found the lawyers knowledgeable and experts in their field, whether that be corporate law or transactions."
Notable Practitioners
John McGuckian is a highly skilled private equity specialist who is frequently sought out by investors and investees for his expertise in various investments.
"John McGuckian has fantastic commercial awareness and applies this with wonderful expertise to offer a great service to his clients."
"He's an exceptional lawyer, demonstrated through his precise, professional and pragmatic delivery on projects."
"John always ensures that the advice given is the best for the business we are discussing and that everything is provided as efficiently as possible. I couldn't recommend John highly enough."
"John has a fantastic commercial awareness and applies this with wonderful expertise to offer a great service to clients."
James Donnelly handles a wide range of M&A and private equity matters, while also advising clients on wider corporate finance and restructuring concerns. He is also head of the corporate department.
"He gives good, practical advice, he is responsive, pragmatic and highly knowledgeable, and he goes above and beyond."
"James Donnelly is an excellent lawyer."
Paul O'Brien handles a range of corporate matters, but has a particular focus on investments, acting for investment funds and investee companies.
"Paul is remarkably helpful, and if there is something urgent, he will get back to you very quickly."
"He's very reliable and responsive to queries. He's also extremely knowledgeable, with a breadth of experience."
"He has a strong technical grasp of the law but can provide quality, commercial advice on a timely basis."
"He's available and happy to explain options and potential outcomes in order to simplify complex engagements."
Ranked Lawyers at
Tughans
Northern Ireland
Industries
Provided by Tughans
Corporate real estate
agriculture
clean energy and sustainability
construction and engineering
environmental
food and beverage
life sciences
local government
manufacturing and industrial enginerring
renewables