Ranking tables
Real Estate | UK
Northern Ireland
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP 22 Years Ranked
Shoosmiths LLP 4 Years Ranked
Wilson Nesbitt 1 Years Ranked- Eversheds Sutherland
- MKB Law
- TLT NI LLP
Band 1
Band 2
Alastair Todd Arthur Cox20 Years Ranked
Anna-Marie McAlinden Mills Selig9 Years Ranked
Anne Skeggs Mills Selig9 Years Ranked
Emma Cooper Carson McDowell11 Years Ranked- Joe Marley Cleaver Fulton Rankin7 Years Ranked
Peter McCall Millar McCall Wylie18 Years Ranked
Simon Fleming Millar McCall Wylie14 Years Ranked- Judith HewitsonTLT NI LLP
- Julie GalbraithDWF
- Mark BlairDWF
Band 3
Band 4
Aleric Turtle McCartan Turkington Breen10 Years Ranked- Chris Milligan Tughans4 Years Ranked
David Sturgess Edwards & Co8 Years Ranked
Drew Nesbitt Wilson Nesbitt1 Years Ranked
Gregory Martin A&L Goodbody2 Years Ranked- Mark Jameson Arthur Cox4 Years Ranked
- Patrick O'Hanlon Cleaver Fulton Rankin1 Years Ranked
Richard Dickson Carson McDowell5 Years Ranked- Donald ThompsonMcKees
- Gordon McElroyMKB Law
- Graham PierceWorthingtons
- Kirsty MairsDWF
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All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 A&L GoodbodyReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 15 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 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 Estate2025 | Band 1 | 22 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 Estate2025 | Band 1 | 19 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 Estate2025 | Band 1 | 22 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 Arthur CoxReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 22 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.
2 Cleaver Fulton RankinReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 22 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 Estate2025 | Band 2 | 8 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 Estate2025 | Band 2 | 20 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 Pinsent Masons Belfast LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 22 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 Shoosmiths LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 4 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.3 Wilson NesbittReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedWilson Nesbitt property team posses a significant expertise in both in 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.