Alan Taylor > Arthur Cox Belfast > Belfast, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile

Arthur Cox Belfast caters to high value and complex trusts and family office investment firms, as well as individuals with private offices in Northern Ireland. The group has strength in cross-border matters, and regularly acts for those with assets across Europe and the Republic of Ireland. Firm chairman Alan Taylor co-leads the department with consultant Rowan White, who is a real estate specialist.

Arthur Cox Belfast‘s all-island energy practice is active across the electricity, gas, renewables, and natural resources sectors, and has particular expertise in regulatory matters. William Curry, whose expertise covers all aspects of public procurement and project delivery, co-leads the group with corporate partner David White, who specialises in the energy sector. Other key names in the group include Alan Taylor and associate Erin Carruthers.

Arthur Cox Belfast advises clients on the full range of IP matters, including copyright law, trade mark law, and patents law. The group acts for prominent clients in a diverse set of industries, such as agritech, medtech, and education. Team lead Alan Taylor is experienced in IP matters at the global scale, and advises on the exploitation and maintenance of intellectual property generally. Lynsey Mallon is particularly prominent in the technology, retail and public sectors, while Richard Armstrong is a key name for pharmaceutical and medtech clients. Associate Erin Carruthers is a core team member.

Arthur Cox Belfast‘s team is experienced in all areas of IT law, including commercial, regulatory, and procurement law matters. Department lead and firm chairman Alan Taylor has a long history of acting on behalf of public and private sector clients, and is noted for his expertise in data protection issues. Lynsey Mallon is a prominent name in the fintech, regtech, and advanced manufacturing sectors. William Curry specialises in procurement, M&A, and investments, and acts on behalf of major governmental clients.

Arthur Cox Belfast‘s team acts for a diverse client list of domestic and international companies, with experience in all major industries. Areas of particular strength include agri-food, retail, tech, and logistics. Team lead Lynsey Mallon, described as an ‘excellent negotiator’ and ‘exceptional leader’, handles a broad range of M&A, and has expertise in company law and corporate governance. Alan Taylor, who is the firm’s Northern Ireland chairman, acts for both overseas corporates and indigenous businesses. Also key are David White, who has expertise in the energy sector, and Richard Armstrong, who made partner in January 2022. Associate Lois Arbuthnot is a name to note.