Global companies rely on the litigation, disputes, and investigations department at A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP for its capabilities across a broad spectrum of commercial disputes. The team is co-led by Micaela Diver, who stands out for advising on cross-jurisdictional matters in the energy, utilities, health, transport and construction sectors. Co-head Sam Corbett is a specialist in financial services regulations, acting for leading local banks in high court proceedings. Michael Neill, who heads up the Belfast office, is an expert in civil fraud and proceeds of crime and is a key client contact for investigatory mandates. A main focus for Brendan Fox is corporate, construction and property-related disputes. Ciaran O’Shiel has a niche in IP, media, and tech litigation, while associate Christopher Coulter supports the team in high-value proceedings.
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Testimonials
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‘ALG has one of the largest dispute resolution teams in Belfast. They deal with high-value and complex litigation and can deal with even the largest cases.’
‘Sam Corbett is a market leader and one of the best solicitors in Belfast. He is a stand-out litigator, both approachable and personable, but with unrivalled legal knowledge and is tactically astute. Chris Coulter is another exceptionally clever and very promising litigator and Micaela Diver is a very good procurement lawyer.’
‘The team provides comprehensive support with litigation in Northern Ireland, giving good commercial advice underpinned by a strong knowledge of the relevant law and court practices and procedures.’
‘We work with both Sam Corbett and Chris Coulter. Sam provides excellent strategic input and supervision, ensuring that his team gives the appropriate support and input needed to deal with complex litigation. Chris is an excellent up-and-coming lawyer, good with clients, calm when dealing with the other parties involved in litigation, and good at offering commercial support on complex litigation (including cross-border litigation).’
Key clients
- easyJet plc
- The BBC
- Danske Bank
- News Group Newspapers
- National Westminster Bank plc
- Northern Ireland Housing Executive
- Stena Line
- Dalriada Pension Trustees Limited
- Volkswagen
- DC Global Freight Management Limited
Work highlights
Acting for Dalriada Pension Trustees in High Court Litigation involving Incartus Ltd.
Acting for a major windfarm developer in High Court Injunction proceedings and a shareholder dispute.
Acting for NatWest in the defence of injunction proceedings arising out of a pension fund insolvency.
Lawyers
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Ciaran O'Shiel
Leading associates
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Practice head
Sam Corbett; Micaela Diver
Other key lawyers
Michael Neill; Ciaran O'Shiel; Christopher Coulter; Brendan Fox