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Arthur Cox Belfast Offices
VICTORIA HOUSE
GLOUCESTER STREET
BELFAST
BT1 4LS
United Kingdom
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Alan Taylor
Work Department
Corporate and M&A
Position
Chairman and Partner in Corporate and M&A practice
Career
Alan Taylor has been Chairman of Arthur Cox Northern Ireland since early 2016 and is a partner in our Corporate and Commercial practice.
Alan is one of the best-known and most respected Corporate lawyers in Northern Ireland. He is regularly chosen by clients in the most complex and high-profile deals as well as by start-ups for his wisdom and experience in early-stage investments. Alan’s corporate client roster is comprised of the largest household names and the most active multi-national corporates. He is the go-to adviser for overseas corporates looking at transactions in Northern Ireland and indigenous businesses at all stages of the lifecycle, including large scale international acquisitions and also significant business or asset corporate disposals.
Memberships
Law Society Northern Ireland; Board Member Business in the Community
Education
- LLB (Hons), 1992, University of Dundee
- CPLS (Certificate of Professional Legal Studies), 1995, Queen’s University, Belfast
- Admitted as a solicitor in Northern Ireland, 1995
Lawyer Rankings
Northern Ireland > Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate
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.
Northern Ireland > Projects, energy and natural resources > Energy, project finance and PFI
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.
Northern Ireland > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property
(Hall of Fame)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.
Northern Ireland > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms
(Leading individuals)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.
Northern Ireland > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and M&A
(Hall of Fame)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.
Lawyer Rankings
- Corporate and M&A Northern Ireland > Corporate and commercial
- Hall of Fame Northern Ireland > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and M&A
- Hall of Fame Northern Ireland > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property
- IT and telecoms Northern Ireland > TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
- Leading individuals Northern Ireland > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms
- Energy, project finance and PFI Northern Ireland > Projects, energy and natural resources
- Intellectual property Northern Ireland > TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
- Personal tax, trusts and probate Northern Ireland > Private client
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Finance > Banking and finance
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms
Firm Rankings
- Real estate > Commercial property
- Real estate > Construction
- Employment
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Energy, project finance and PFI
- Finance > Insolvency and corporate recovery
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property
- Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate
- Insurance > Personal injury and clinical negligence: defendant