A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP > Belfast, United Kingdom > Firm Profile

‘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.’

‘Amongst the very best in the business at both a local and national level. Always on hand to assist with queries, big and small, these guys cut through complexity and offer pragmatic solutions.’

‘For knowledge, experience and commercial acumen, Sam Corbett is in the top league. A fantastic lawyer.’

‘The firm has a very strong, professional team. They provide high quality and timely advice in relation to complex matters and make themselves available when needed.’

‘Sam Corbett is an exceptional lawyer and is also very approachable, calm, commercial and pragmatic.’

‘Very tactically astute with hard-working and intelligent lawyers who go the extra mile. ’

‘Brendan Fox is vastly experienced and has a sixth sense as to what direction a case will go. He is one of the few heavyweight litigators in Northern Ireland who would not look out of place in a Magic Circle firm in London.’

‘The outstanding lawyer of his generation, Sam Corbett is particularly adept at insolvency work but can turn his hand to anything.’

‘This is one of the most dynamic and strongest litigation teams in Northern Ireland. They have the capacity to deal with the largest of cases, and the technical skills and experience within the firm are second to none.’

‘The team at A&L have been very good in supporting us with a number of employment issues over the past twelve months. They are very professional, give accurate advice and have supported us through employee reduction and visa processes.’

‘The team at A&L Goodbody in Belfast are the best in class. Led by the exceptional Gareth Walls, they have a wonderful blend of experience, strong associates and very capable junior members of the team who are trained to an incredibly high standard.’

‘Gareth Walls is the best employment lawyer in the jurisdiction. His wealth of knowledge, experience coupled with sensible, practical solutions make him the most sought after practitioner in Northern Ireland.’

‘Shirley Blair is a formidable lawyer. From a technical perspective she is excellent, whether in written communication or on her feet in an industrial tribunal she is authoritative and fiercely protective of her client’s interests, but has a wonderful warmth which means that as a client you are drawn to her and are happy to keep returning to her.’

‘Rob Tubman is an incredibly safe pair of hands with the technical knowledge and experience that gives a client absolute confidence that he has your back – it’s incredibly comforting. His growing practice in immigration law is a really strong attribute to have and one that we as an organisation have really benefitted from. ’

‘The A&L Goodbody team provide sound practical advice which takes a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. The team have an excellent understanding of our business operations and governance arrangements and how their advice may impact upon that. In addition, they provide training for their client base which ensures our staff are kept appraised of changes to legislation and case law. ’

‘I have worked closely with Gareth Walls since 2010 and have always found him to be a knowledgeable lawyer who understands our business and takes a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. I would also highlight Johanna Cunningham, a hard-working, commercially pragmatic and responsive individual who will take a robust approach when needed. ’

‘We found Johanna Cunningham to be very capable, very knowledgeable, easy to work with, very professional and personable. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough.’

‘Ciaran McAlinney is very knowledgeable, experienced, personable and calm under pressure. Ciaran is a pleasure to deal with and someone you want on your deal team.’

‘The team have been an excellent partner for us over the last year; responsive, engaged, capable and experienced. ’

‘Chris Jessup has provided excellent guidance and advice. ’

‘A great team with a wide breadth of knowledge. Easy to get hold of for additional queries. Always provide clear and in-depth advice.’

‘Christopher Jessup is easy to talk to and can accept challenge where required. Would recommend highly.’

‘Broard market knowledge and experience underpins insightful advice and guidance. ’

‘Knowledgeable, commercial and responsive.’

‘Judith Brown was always available and her attention to detail is second to none. Judith is professional and stands out as a leader in her field, and I will definitely be using the team for other transactions.’

‘Technically excellent and commercially astute.’

‘Sam Corbett possesses excellent commercial awareness and technical ability. Chris Coulter serves as a great understudy to Sam Corbett.’

‘The professional team exhibits extensive knowledge of the Northern Ireland market. They provide competitive quotes promptly. Any cost overruns are discussed and negotiated. The team also offers comprehensive training and updates.’

‘The individuals I deal with are Sam Corbett and Ross Kane. Both are extremely personable and are happy to have an informal chat. They always give clear direction in a simple and concise manner.’

‘Timely and concise advice, contactable and approachable. Deliver practical and commercial advice in an easy-to-follow and decipher format.’

‘The team leads the market by a significant margin, combining technical excellence, commercial awareness, and problem-solving abilities to provide first-class client service.’

‘Sam Corbett is a phenomenal and trusted advisor. He’s personable, contactable, and incredibly commercially driven.’

‘Chris Coulter has a talent for thinking outside the box and coming up with good, practical, and effective solutions to address difficult situations.’

‘Well resourced team, easy to contact and quick to respond across all levels.’

‘Mark Stockdale is held in high regard across the sector due to experience in practice and also association with a number of industry bodies. Complete confidence in Mark’s guidance.’

‘Really strong team, led by Mark Stockdale, who is both a capable lawyer and sector expert. A&L are responsive and deliver a great service. Good support from their banking practice, always adds value to the overall offering. ’

‘Mark Stockdale is commercial, pragmatic, and responsive.’

‘A sense of humour in good times and bad.’

‘The team at A&L Goodbody are quite simply that, a team. They work well together across their specialised fields and can draw on each other’s experience to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients. I feel like part of their team as they keep me involved and updated on progress, explain things in an understandable way and take my views, opinions and needs on board.’

‘A very strong team who are experienced in all sectors of the property market. However, what really set them apart is the partner level access we get at every stage of our projects.’

‘Very strong all-Ireland capabilities.’

‘Very responsive to client needs and give pragmatic advice.’

‘James Flanagan is on top of the detail of every case and is a very astute lawyer.’

‘Very strong legal knowledge and experience of construction disputes.’

‘Brendan Fox very experienced lawyer and highly skilled negotiator’

‘James Flanagan is extremely well versed in constriction law and disputes with a sound knowledge of relevant case law and in consultation with ourselves discusses and agrees the strategic approach to the particular matter, keeping us updated on progress and movements.’

‘This is a very strong team in a niche area in Northern Ireland, which has limited expertise in IP. The firm is one of the few who can deal with complete patent and trademark disputes.’

‘Ronan Marlow is one of a limited number of IP specialist solicitors in Belfast. His technical knowledge and experience are very highly regarded, and he provides expertise which many other firms simply cannot provide.’

‘One of the leading IP practices in Northern Ireland with great strength and depth.’

‘Ciarán O’Shiel is hungry and driven to push the team forward, Ronan Marlow is highly capable.’‘The intellectual property team in A&L is, in my view, the “go to” team in Northern Ireland for IP disputes. They are true specialists in the area. In an often complex area of law, they are a safe pair of hands.’

‘Ciaran O’Shiel and Ronan Marlow deserve special mention. Their knowledge in the area is unparalleled. They are a real force to be reckoned with – they immediately get to the heart of cases and handle them with ease. Their client care is first-rate.’

‘The A&L team was able to grasp a niche legal case and work through the relevant detail highlighting risks and defining a clear strategy. They were able to collaborate with the top English legal practice in this field and secure the jurisdiction arguments to hear the case in Northern Ireland.’

‘Ronan Marlow has a clear understanding of complex IP law and can articulate the correct strategy to achieve the desired outcome when the law is ambiguous, or precedent is lacking. He gives clear feedback on action points and roadmap so that decisions can be made to protect IP.’

‘A&L Goodbody are incredibly knowledgeable on planning challenges. Their advice is accurate, timely, and dependable. We know, when we instruct them to represent us, that everything will be handled in the best possible way.’

‘Martha Campbell is excellent. She knows her stuff, gives great advice and is just excellent to deal with as a client. Really impressed.’

‘Extremely accessible, knowledgeable, quick to respond and provide very clear advice.’

‘They’re incredibly knowledgeable on planning challenges, accurate advice provided, timely, dependable. A very safe pair of hands for us.’

‘Martha Campbell is excellent. She knows her stuff, gives great advice and is just excellent to deal with as a client. Really impressed.’

‘This practice is uniquely commercial in its approach, integrating an appreciation for business needs with expertise in the planning, energy and environmental field.’

‘Micaela Diver has a particularly acute commercial sense, and a keen appreciation of the need to deliver on behalf of commercial clients.‘

‘We regularly work with a wide network of local counsel around the world in connection with multi-jurisdictional surveys of securities law for our U.S. broker-dealer clients. This firm has been exceptional in every respect, and I recommend them without reservation.’

‘Expertise on payments and has a good idea of how regulators view complex regulatory issues.’

‘Louise Hogan is responsive.’ 

‘Patrick Brandt and Louise Hogan are knowledgeable and thoughtful, as well as being pragmatic. Louise is great on fintech advice!’ 

‘Dario Dagostino – has great industry knowledge and provides very considered regulatory advice.’

‘The firm has understanding of our complex industry and its nuances and a strong, diverse team who can offer commercial, pragmatic advice.’

‘Louise Hogan and Christopher Jessup are great at always giving timely and fulsome support.’