‘Alastair Keith – highly commercial, practical, and works collaboratively with client and the other side’s lawyers.’

‘My overall impression was that I received the same quality advice and process management that I usually receive from Magic Circle firms in London.’

‘Lynsey Mallon is an excellent negotiator. She is able to formulate compelling arguments for our positions and exhibits a great understanding of the tactical aspects of M&A negotiations.’

‘They always provide the correct team for the task in hand.’

‘Lynsey Mallon is an exceptional leader, and is always responsive and brings a commercial view to the situation.’

‘The unique aspect of the practice is that, whilst being a large law firm, they focus on delivering a service which is highly personalised.’

‘Partners are available when required. The practice can cover all our needs in-house.’

‘At all levels, we have been pleased with the professional manner they have delivered the advice we needed.’

‘The team at Carson McDowell demonstrate understanding and commercial interpretation combined with an efficiency of response and action which differentiates the team from most other commercial law firms.’

‘The corporate and M&A team at Carson McDowell are very strong in their respective field of expertise, and would be treated more as trusted advisors as opposed to a ‘formal supplier.”

‘Richard Gray exhibits a keen understanding of complex issues, and will always deliver an honest and frank opinion on what would be best for us as a client. Richard’s personable nature also greatly assists in maintaining momentum in projects involving other parties.’

‘The ability to have both empathy and understanding of our sector and the risks, challenges and opportunities we face daily is exceptional. The depth in the Carson McDowell team is always in evidence when required, with partners acting with humility, focus and unrivalled talent.’

‘Neasa’s great strength is the ability to identify the key commercial points relevant to our company and articulate to non lawyers the potential implications and actions required. This focus allows for a more streamlined process, both from a cost and resource perspective.’

‘Excellent levels of corporate advice, always pitched at the correct level. Very accessible team and excellent response times.’

‘Richard Gray – unrivalled corporate partner in the NI market. Highly commercial thinker and very practical lawyer. Paul McGuckin – excellent corporate partner.’

‘Carson McDowell’s service is superb. They’re commercially minded and customer focused when it comes to M&A. Their advice and the way they run M&A processes is exceptional and unparalleled in our experience in the Northern Ireland market.’

‘John McGuckian – highly experienced, good deal structuring abilities. Paul O’Brien – technically strong, pragmatic, diligent.’

‘The team are able to digest quite heated conversations with clients and translate them into very effective negotiations. They are also able to grasp quite quickly any technical nuances outside of their corporate remit, such as taxation and other areas of law, which again facilitates a fast and effective deal process.’

‘John McGuckian and Brendan Donnelly are very focused on seeing the deal through to completion as effectively as possible, and all the while maintaining decorum and professionalism.’

‘Very flexible approach. Took the time to consider our needs and be practical with solutions.’

‘John McGuckian and Brendan Donnelly provided first class service when supporting complex transactions. Very transparent and sought the best outcome for the business on a practical level.’

‘The people we deal with in Tughans are proactive, identify solutions, and add value beyond the scope of their engagement. A true partnership approach and valued advisors.’

‘John has been a present figure in Tughans for a long number of years and has a great reputation in the market. John has now built up a good team around him also.’

‘Each member of the team delivers excellent service, illustrating their breadth of experience in this area.’

‘Paul McBride and Jonathan Braden provided exceptional legal representation during the sale of my company. At all times, I felt reassured that they were representing me in a professional manner.’

‘It was amazing to watch Paul calmly handle the buyer’s solicitor, who was clearly not relaxed and agitated. He didn’t skip a beat. Jonathan always explained things clearly and worked tirelessly to complete the process. Thank you’

‘CFR were outstanding dealing with our company sale.’

‘Jonathan Braden and Paul McBride were great.’

‘MMW are far more proactive than a lot of firms out there, and proactively find solutions rather than problems, which is something that is really just something that other firms say, but MMW actually do.’

‘Damian McParland- Excellent lawyer with arguably the broadest skills base of any corporate lawyer in Belfast, with very strong commercial acumen. Has an excellent ability to surmise complex concepts into simple statements and documents.’

‘Louise Cavanagh – Strong all-rounder with good experience across a range of corporate transactions. Very diligent and well organized, and is very good at driving transactions forward and keeping momentum in transactions for the benefit of her clients.’

‘Damian McParland is very good at focusing on what really matters. We trust Damian to provide highly commercial advice. He is very responsive and available when we need him! Louise Cavanagh is also very good at focusing on what matters.’

‘We have found them to be reliable, supportive, helpful, knowledgeable and deliver advices in tight timelines. But we expect that from all our advisors – what sets Mills Selig apart is the personality of every person we have dealt, the genuine enthusiasm and curiosity about our transactions and the calm and pragmatic way they deal with obstacles.’

‘We primarily deal with the corporate team, which is led by Chris Guy, who is hugely experienced and a steady hand steering the ship. We have also worked with Glenn Watterson – who is very calm, unflappable, commercial and willing to go above and beyond to get the deal done.’

‘I have found the Mills Selig corporate team to be personable, technically astute and very responsive.’

‘Darren Marley is a real stand out partner within the team. Not only is he able to very quickly come to terms with the issue(s) at hand, he has an assuring presence that gives you the sense no stone will be left unturned to get to the end position we desire.’

‘The team have a long-standing reputation for excellence and commerciality in an often crowded market. They are both personable and professional whilst bringing an excellent technical approach to any transaction.’

‘We have found that the team are well respected across the board and are able to manage often complex transactions with all clients and advisor alike.’

‘Chris Guy has continued to show he is a leader in the NI Corporate law arena by working on a number of key transactions throughout the year and by supporting his long-standing clients. He has a pragmatic and commercial approach to all transactions, which is valued and respected by clients and other advisors given his reputation in the market and technical competence.’

‘Glenn Watterson has continued to provide excellent advice and a professional approach to all transactions and engagements he has been involved with.’

‘All the benefits of a top tier UK firm with local relationships.’

‘I would specifically like to mention Grant Edwards, partner. Grant has been our company go to lawyer for all matters corporate. His advice and strategic experience is always on point. He always provides detailed, well-thought-out practical advice. A clear strategic thinker with an approachable, friendly demeanour.’

‘Grant has been incredible to work with from day one. He is an extremely talented solicitor with a great level of understanding and eye for detail. From a client perspective, it is a pleasure to work with him.’

‘Very experienced individuals. Commercially astute. Understand our business.’