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Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP

ARNOTT HOUSE, 12-16 BRIDGE STREET, BELFAST, BT1 1LS, NORTHERN IRELAND
Tel:
Work 028 9089 4800
Fax:
Fax 028 9089 4801
DX:
424 NR BELFAST-1
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www.pinsentmasons.com
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Northern Ireland : Corporate and commercial

Within Corporate and M&A, Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP is a first tier firm,

The team at Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP is highlighted for its ‘high levels of service co-ordination and effectiveness’. It acted as lead legal adviser for the shareholders of a Northern Ireland based global email company on its disposal to US-based Concentrix Group. Practice heads Paul McBride and Richard Gray are recommended.

Northern Ireland : Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution , Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP is a first tier firm,

The team at Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP has a chancery and commercial focus. It represented Irish Bank Resolution Corporation in its successful counterclaim against a borrower challenging the validity of security and personal guarantees. Practice head Sam Beckett and David Kirkpatrick are highly recommended, as is Laura Gillespie, who has recently been appointed director.

Northern Ireland : Finance

Within Banking and finance, Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP is a second tier firm,

The team at Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP has seen an increase in borrower-side work, and is active in energy-related matters. Other recent work includes advising the Bank of England regarding the inclusion of Northern Ireland assets in the Sterling Monetary Framework Discount Window Facility Scheme. Sinead McGrath heads the team.

Within Insolvency, Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP is a second tier firm,

Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP has a very broad practice led by Sinead McGrath. The team is advising Keenan Corporate Finance on the appointment of a fixed-charge receiver and the disposal of properties in Northern Ireland held by Jermon Group companies. It also advised the Financial Services Authority on securing the appointment of a provisional liquidator of ETIC Solutions Limited, the first order of its kind in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland : Human resources

Within Employment, Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP is a first tier firm,

The team at Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP delivers an ‘impressive’ service. It advised Queen’s University Belfast regarding behavioural allegations by an employee with mental health issues, including securing an injunction; and acted for a consortium of housing associations on TUPE matters. Team head Adam Brett is an expert in the field and provides ‘measured, timely advice’.

Northern Ireland : Overview

Within Regional review, Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP is a first tier firm,

McGrigors LLP, including its Belfast office, merged with Pinsent Masons LLP in May 2012, marking the latter firm’s first foray into the Northern Ireland market.

Northern Ireland : Private client

Within Personal tax, trusts and probate, Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP is a first tier firm,

Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP’s private wealth team advises in conjunction with the firm’s tax team, and specialises in strategic asset protection as well as the administration of estates. It has recently been active advising clients from the Far East, Russia and Ukraine. Ian Huddleston and senior associate Deborah Ward are recommended.

Northern Ireland : Projects, energy and natural resources

Within Project finance and PFI, Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP is a first tier firm,

Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP’s team has ‘excellent’ industry knowledge, and is noted for its commercial awareness. It is advising Biffa Waste Services Limited and E.ON Energy from Waste UK Limited, and Bilfinger Berger and Graham Project Investments on respective PPP projects. It is also advising B9 Energy on matters including several wind projects. Recently promoted to director, Richard Murphy heads the energy and natural resources practice, and provides ‘comprehensive, reliable, and timely’ advice. Adrian Eakin heads the finance and projects department, and is also recommended, together with Stuart Cairns, who is now a partner.

Northern Ireland : Real estate

Within Commercial property, Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP is a first tier firm,

Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP’s team is headed by the well-respected Ian Huddleston, and primarily acts for private and institutional investors. It is advising Invest NI on property investment in the Titanic Quarter; a national bank on the restructuring of its property portfolio; and the Department for Social Development on regeneration initiatives across a number of sites.

Within Construction, Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP is a first tier firm,

With notable cross-jurisdictional capabilities, Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP’s Belfast-based team is advising the London Borough of Croydon on a number of construction contracts, including the BRIT Academy design and build project; and Benmore Group on the development, construction, and forward funding of a site at Dale Street, Liverpool. It also advised Marex Construction Limited in an adjudication brought by a subcontractor in CVA, relating to Musgrave Wharf Belfast. Sam Beckett is known for his litigation expertise, and co-heads the practice with Andrea McIlroy-Rose, who has particular expertise in development.

Within Environment and planning, Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP is a second tier firm,

Recent work for the team at Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP includes advising Northern Ireland’s Department of Justice on PAD process planning issues; Invest NI on PAD process and environmental issues; the Department of Social Development on planning order powers; and the Crown Estate in relation to offshore wind farm development. Ian Huddleston is the name to note.

Northern Ireland : TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Within Intellectual property, Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP is a first tier firm,

Recent work for the team at Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP includes advising Chain Reaction Cycles Limited onIP matters; advising QUBIS Limited on the gamut of IP issues arising out of spin-out companies; and providing international advice in IP litigation over misappropriated design rights. It was recently appointed sole legal adviser for the University of Belfast. Senior associate Thomas Dickson is recommended.

Within IT and telecoms, Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP is a first tier firm,

Recent work for the team at Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP includes advising the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company on EU regulations regarding the release of technical information to apps developers to allow real-time access to transportation information; advising Global Email Company Limited on the IT aspects of its sale; and acting for the London Borough of Croydon on software procurement matters. Team head Paul McBride and senior associate Thomas Dickson are recommended.

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