A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP is a go-to for private equity firms investing in Northern Ireland. The team has deep expertise in high-profile transactions for PE firms. The department is also adept at handling deals both locally and across the UK, USA, and beyond under the leadership of David Rowan, who is an expert in strategic acquisitions. Mark Thompson has an impressive track record in the energy, healthcare, and media industries. Multi-jurisdictional deals are the cornerstone of Peter Stafford’s practice, while Sarah Dugdale is a key contact for a wide breadth of clients. Catherine Irvine, who was promoted to partner in November 2024, has expertise in the private equity and venture capital sectors, while Steven Duggan, who joined in November 2024, is also highlighted. Alastair Keith departed in September 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very proactive and brings in those with specialist knowledge and expertise at relevant times during the transaction process. They are responsive and work quickly to meet our needs. All team members are very personable and are excellent at explaining the legal implications of issues as they arise while advising on various solutions available.’
‘The A&L Goodbody team is always on the ball and available when I need them. The people are wonderful to work with, and their bills are always appropriate. They have a wide knowledge on the capital raise perspective as well as HR and the day-to-day needs of our scaling company.’
‘The people we work with at A&L Goodbody are tough when they need to be, and are very humble at the same time. They are professional at every level.’
Key clients
- Kingsbridge Healthcare Group Limited
- Causeway Securities Limited
- Ready Egg Products Limited
- Sabanci Building Solutions B.V
- Saint-Gobain Construction Products Limited
- Raven Capital Holdings Ltd
- Axial Medical Printing Limited
- Bedford Consultancy Services Limited
- Pinnacle Computing (Support) Limited
- Business Growth Fund
- Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
- Cocktail Keg Company Ltd
Work highlights
Acted as the sole legal advisor to the shareholders in the c. £300 million sale of the entire issued share capital of Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, a large private healthcare group with operations across the UK and Ireland, to PE fund Exponent.
Acted as lead legal advisor to Saint-Gobain Construction Products Limited, a global company in light and sustainable construction, in relation to its strategic acquisition of Kilwaughter Holdings Limited, a provider in the manufacturing of construction products and solutions.
Acted for the shareholders of Pinnacle Computing (Support) Limited, a provider of business management software and IT support services, in the sale of the entire issued share capital to the K3 Capital Group.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
David Rowan
Other key lawyers
Mark Thompson; Peter Stafford; Sarah Dugdale; Catherine Irvine; Steven Duggan; Lauren McCollum