‘Very capable lawyers, technically sound and commercial in perspective, not easily ruffled.’

‘Simplifying the complex across a broad range of practice areas. They take a proactive and partnership approach to addressing client needs.’

‘High quality professionals makes this firm stand out; in particular, Peter Stafford.’

‘Strong commercial advice. Experienced and approachable.’

‘Lynsey Mallon has and continues to raise the bar for the standard of delivery and technically innovative legal advice given. The width of her expertise is second to none.’

‘Lynsey Mallon leads the team on all engagements ably.’

‘Lynsey Mallon has been the main contact point for sometime and fostered an understanding of us as a client and the particular points of contention in any transaction. Her ability to tease out the nuances and deliver a solution-based proposal is second to none, whilst at the same time offering up a level of protection to us as an investor which has proved itself in the course of business.’

‘What makes Arthur Cox stand out for me is their breadth of experience, the legal knowledge, and their ability to represent and advocate for us in a way that gets results and matters resolved for us. We have experience of other Northern Ireland legal firms, but at no time have any of the other firms we have used in the past come close to delivering the results for us that Arthur Cox has delivered for us.’

‘Lynsey Mallon provides clear leadership, delegating work-streams to the relevant solicitors within the firm, while retaining an oversight of progress from a discreet distance. She has developed a very strong and capable team and empowers them to represent the firm and work with clients in a way that typifies the approach and success of Arthur Cox.’

‘The breadth and depth of knowledge is particularly important and is exemplified by Lynsey Mallon and David White. I have dealt with both for many years and they consistently deliver in terms of good advice and also meeting my high customer service expectations.’

‘They are professional yet personable, understanding both the business requirement and the human emotions that go alongside a sizeable transaction. We have had excellent service from, Lynsey Mallon in particular, supported by Lois Arbuthnot.’

‘Lynsey Mallon is sharp, pleasant and committed.’

‘We have found the Carson McDowell Corporate and M&A team to be professional, friendly, and competent. They always meet deadlines and collaborate well with the solicitors representing the other side of the transaction.’

‘The team is always available to discuss any issues that may arise during projects, and will always present a fair and balanced opinion on these issues. Despite some projects running for weeks and months, the team remains enthusiastic throughout.’

‘Kathryn Laverty is hardworking, diligent, remain unflustered, always available and present a balanced opinion. ‘

‘We find them outstanding in terms of delivering to deadlines and the access you get to the individuals. We have been working with them for over ten years and have worked consistently with the same partner and team.’

‘Our partner is Neasa Quigley. Neasa has an ability to reduce complex legal documents into the key issues that matter to us, thereby minimising the amount of time that we have to take to identify commercial issues from legal.

‘Carson McDowell is supremely customer-focused. They tailor responses exactly to customer need and in my case, this made progress really efficient and allowed a commercial advantage from the off. Their insight into market forces puts them ahead of the crowd. A strong mix of partners and in-house expertise with constant communication and awareness is second to none.’

‘Rosie Timoney handles all our corporate work. Aside from being knowledgeable, experienced and efficient, she is situationally aware and has an extremely proactive approach to support our business in managing dynamic, rapidly evolving situations both in respect of risks and opportunities.’

‘Despite Tughans being a large firm, the partners are easily contactable and operate with a family feel and personal touch. We have always found them to be very efficient and transparent and, despite complex legal issues, have kept us fully informed in layman’s terms, which is appreciated. Their staff always conduct themselves professionally, are knowledgeable in their area of expertise and have always made us feel at ease with the large scale changes in our business.’

‘We very much enjoyed working with James Donnelly. He got to the point quickly, didn’t waste time and when promising something, he delivered.’

‘John McGuckian and the team are second to none. Advice is always given with sound commercial reasoning, and they are always fully knowledgeable with all involved in any corporate transaction.’

‘The team are very responsive, amicable, and easy to deal with on both a professional and personal level. A new wave of younger, relevant lawyers is now what you now find at Tughans.’

‘Our primary dealings are generally with John McGuckian. John is clued in, wise to market trends and legally adept. We find any dealings we have with him to be generally seamless, and we work confident in the knowledge that both the legal and commercial advice on the table is solid.’

‘Any dealings that we have had with Paul O’Brien throughout his whole career have been nothing but commendable. There are certainly years of experience and knowledge on the shoulders of both these solicitors that is well beyond their years in age.’

‘They are never afraid to have both the hard and soft conversations with clients and opposing counsels. Their client book speaks for itself.’

‘Tughans are certainly one of, if not, the go-to teams for corporate law in Northern Ireland. They have been an asset to both us and some shared clients over the course of the last 12 months and before.’

‘A great company with people who care. Their ability to help resolve legal issues is second-to-none.’

‘I found Paul McBride and his team very professional, knowledgeable – they were a pleasure to engage with throughout.’

‘Personable and responsive; feel like an extension of our management ’

Very pleased with Darren Marley. Dependable and fights for our corner. ’

‘Mills Selig is a forward-thinking practice with a young team of very good solicitors with specialists in most fields of commercial and property law. They work well with the client to get a full understanding of the situation and to get a positive resolve for their client. ’

‘I have worked with Chris Guy on many cases over ten years and have always found him to be very professional. Most cases are handled in a fast and efficient manner.’

‘A diverse range of expertise can be called on for various issues. Very responsive to any query.’

‘Andrew Jennings is very knowledgeable in corporate finance and IP.’

‘Grant Edwards has been exceptional to work with. His exceptional professionalism, coupled with the outstanding quality of service provided by him and his team, has made our experience working with Shoosmiths excellent. ’

‘The team we have worked with are a pleasure to do business with. They deliver work in a timely fashion, make us feel valued as a customer. There is an evident strength in depth across the team too.’

‘The Northern Ireland and Scotland teams work seamlessly as one, and the quality of work and advice provided has been great. This ability to provide great local service but as part of a national firm that has vast experience within the venture capital sector is a powerful combination that we value.’

‘Grant Edwards is our main point of contact and is a trusted and highly valued advisor.’

‘The team worked tirelessly to ensure that we understood each step in the process. They made themselves available at all times of the day to work through any issues and communicated all dealings with the other parties. The firm has many experienced partners that allow the various aspects of business to be covered under one practice, meaning everyone has an understanding of the larger project and its aims.’

‘Communicated clearly and helped me understand the facts of the process all through. Their attention to the details meant you had full faith in your interests were being looked after. ’

‘Independent, client focused firm, very supportive and highly responsive. Would highly recommend. ’

‘Cathy Murphy was so helpful, personable and so easy to work with. Cathy made the process of selling our family business a more enjoyable experience. During this stressful and emotional time, Cathy was so supportive and always made us feel at ease. ’

‘The corporate team at are exceptional at what they do. The sale of our business was not a straightforward one.  The team were not only professional and knowledgeable, but were compassionate during a difficult and stressful time for us. We were always well-informed regarding legal options and actively involved in making any decisions. ’

‘Kevin McVeigh and John McElrone went above and beyond to make things possible for us. Every hurdle we encountered was met with a solution from them. They always kept us well-informed with clear communication. Their approach to solicitor-client relationship was based on trust, empathy and understanding.’

‘Kevin McVeigh’s negotiation skills ensured our best interest at all times. I would have no hesitation to recommend them to future clients.’