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

‘Alastair Keith – highly commercial, practical, and works collaboratively with client and the other side’s lawyers.’

‘This is a very strong team with a wide range of experience and highly competent and professional solicitors. The preparation of cases is to the highest standard and the team are able to deal with and frequently act in some of the largest litigation cases that occur in Northern Ireland’

‘Micaela Diver is very experienced in competition law and procurement, and Brendan Fox is a master of all construction related disputes.’

‘They deliver consistently excellent outcomes. Attention to detail is strong and they never knowingly drop the ball. However, common sense and reasonableness is the key driver in managing their clients’ risks.’

‘Sam Corbett – Technically superb with an efficient and commercial approach. Invested in delivering the right outcome for clients.’

‘The team are engaging, proactive, results-driven and commercial in their approach to issues. They will always make themselves available to discuss your case, but also other queries you may have – a truly client centric focus, rather than just focusing on the case at hand which other firms do. ‘

‘Sam Corbett – a shrewd litigator who always looks for the best result for the client, within the agreed criteria while ensuring that no stone is left unturned. He provides the highest quality of written and verbal advice by comparison to competitors.’

‘We have a longstanding and rewarding relationship with the team at A&L Goodbody ,with significant levels of success. They were able to commit resources at short notice to meet very tight deadlines for us in relation to a group-wide project at a very demanding time of the year for them.’

‘Michael Neill and Sam Corbett are very experienced lawyers and are skilled at understanding and advising on the issues referred to them in the broader context of our business and the local market, and will always seek to negotiate a better outcome for us.’

‘Gareth fully understands our business. He is also an expert in employment law, and advises accordingly.’

‘The ALG team provide a consistently high level of professional service to our business which, as a highly regulated business, is complex in nature and structure. The ALG respond quickly and efficiently to all of our issues and cases in a timely and highly satisfactory level.’

‘Gareth Walls is an exceptional employment lawyer providing an exceptional level of service, legal support and guidance in a practical and professional manner.’

‘What makes them stand out is their professionalism, when dealing with them. They keep you, as a client, well-informed, they run training days and impart important information.’

‘We work closely with Shirley Blair. Excellent at examining complex evidence and drafting legal responses. Extremely skilled at working with clients and witnesses unfamiliar with legal processes.’

‘Excellent to collaborate with at all times, and we have used them extensively within the realm of employment issues. I worked with some of the associates, and they were excellent, so thorough and always available.’

‘A&L Goodbody deliver a personable and professional service. They have a depth of experience and are quick to respond, making them a precious resource in the business world.’

‘Gareth Walls – knowledgable, personable and an innate ability to make complex decisions or options relatable.’

‘Having worked with the ALG banking team for 10 years, they demonstrate significant experience in dealing with complex transactions, a commercial approach, are well resourced and always accessible.’

‘Ciaran McAlinney is one of the leading banking lawyers in NI with breadth of experience across complex transactions. He is professional, personable and someone you can take comfort from to protect your position.’

‘I think they are the leading commercial firm in Northern Ireland. They are very professional and have solid expertise particularly in the areas of banking, corporate and commercial, and insolvency and restructuring.’

‘Louise Bailey, Judith Brown, Michael Neill, Sam Corbett – they stand out due to their knowledge, expertise, drive and calm, commercial approach.’

‘Constant ability to deliver in pressure situations. Always contactable and provide sound, commercial and technical advice when it is needed.’

‘Sam Corbett has an excellent technical and commercial understanding of the issues at hand. Tanya Surgeon and Chris Coulter are associates to watch in the future.’

‘Responsive, clear advice.’

‘The team provide a collaborative approach to all engagements and where appropriate pool the resources and knowledge of other teams and resource across the practice, providing a “one-stop shop” for all legal needs.’

‘Sam Corbett is a commercial fountain of knowledge, particularly in respect of restructuring matters. His advice is always clear and concise and above all else, commercial. He is always contactable and understands the requirement for timely commercial and practical advice.’

‘The team has a full service capability in Northern Ireland with strong links to ROI for cross border requirements. Excellent team, commercial, practical, responsive and flexible.’

‘Michael Neill – Huge experience in restructuring and very good as a sounding board on wider issues. He represents ALG fantastically well in the local market. Sam Corbett – Arguably the leading insolvency lawyer in NI.’

‘Flexible and responsive.’

‘Tracey Schofield has expert knowledge on all property related matters.’

‘John Tougher is a very proactive and responsive lawyer with a commanding knowledge of property law matters. He is a reassuring sounding board for any property related issue and always delivers results.’

‘Any individual we have worked with in ALG have always been prepared to push above and beyond, which aligns very much to our own ethos. Communication is always good from any of the individuals, and they are always happy to work around busy schedules.’

‘Brendan Fox, partner, is very experienced, quickly identifying weaknesses within a client’s position, bringing a common sense approach to a client’s expectation under law, and developing a strategy to best deal with the legal issues at hand.’

‘Very strong team of specialist construction and engineering lawyers – excellent client base, very commercially minded and excellent legal knowledge and experience.’

‘ They have a wide range of in-house skills and staff. I’m particularly impressed by the way they involve junior staff in briefings from the outset, which I’m sure provides invaluable experience for their staff members.’

‘I value their openness, ability to relate to people with a non-legal background such as myself. They have all made themselves available out of hours, at weekends and from annual leave to assist, especially where a contractual matter is time-bound.’

‘The team has a good broad range of knowledge across all sectors, which is useful for our company.’

‘Strength and depth within the construction and property team is impressive. A unique offering is they can provide advice in other related areas of law that impact the construction and property issues.’

‘Strong capabilities and expertise in the IP space in Northern Ireland.’

‘Ciaran O’Shiel – very diligent and knowledgeable; goes the extra mile for clients.’

‘Great team.’

‘Ronan was the master of detail, and there was not a single point that passed him by. He was terrier like with the facts and matters.’

‘Keith Dunn’s advice in relation to a recent IT contract was excellent. Keith is extremely personable and easy to deal with, and his advice was authoritative and concise.’

‘This firm brings a particularly acute commercial focus to the practice of planning and environmental law, with a strong appreciation of how developer client needs intersect with market forces and policy and legislative constraints.’

‘A&L Goodbody is an experienced law firm with first class capabilities in terms of its people and use of technology. Its ability to deliver its services throughout COVID times and since, without exception or compromise, has been noted.’

‘Micaela Diver is a confident solicitor with a good knowledge of planning law and legislation. She is responsible for a number of high value clients in Northern Ireland, where her skills relating to complex planning matters are put to test.’

‘The lawyers in this firm are commercially aware and offer expert advice. They are approachable, responsive and down-to-earth.’

‘This firm offers practical, commercial, relevant advice. As a client, you always feel valued.’