Chris Ritchie > Arthur Cox Belfast > Belfast, Northern Ireland > Lawyer Profile

Arthur Cox Belfast is active for insurers and large corporate clients and acts across the UK and internationally. Chris Ritchie leads the team, and impresses with his broad range of personal injury expertise, including employers, public, and occupier liability claims. Ritchie additionally has experience in key areas such as hearing loss, asbestos-related illness, and product liability issues. Associate Kristina Cunningham is another key team member.

Arthur Cox Belfast is known for its range of multinational clients, including Coca-Cola, Sky, and Hiscox, and for its high-profile caseload, including the EU-wide truck manufacturer ‘price fixing’ case and the representation of Volvo and Renault in defence of all claims against their Northern Irish entities. Managing partner Catriona Gibson leads the department and deals with contractual disputes, commercial litigation, and operational disputes. Chris Ritchie undertakes a varied caseload of high-value commercial disputes, with experience representing insurers and large corporates. David Black, ‘sharp and subtle in his analysis‘, and associate Carley Shields are other key contacts.

Arthur Cox Belfast fields an all-Ireland team active for a diverse range of clients, including energy companies, public organisations and housing associations across both jurisdictions. Procurement law specialist William Curry co-leads the department alongside David White, who is experienced in the energy sector. Alan Taylor and Chris Ritchie are also active in the team.