The team at A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP advises international funds and institutions on the full life cycle of property investments. James Pringle acts for both sellers and buyers in significant investment transactions, while John Tougher focuses on acquisitions across the retail and energy sectors. Tracey Schofield and Gregory Martin departed in December 2024 and March 2025 respectively.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is accessible.’
‘John Tougher is personable, available, empathetic, solution-based.’
Key clients
- Asda Stores Limited
- SBM Offshore Limited
- Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Limited
- Kingsbridge Healthcare Group
- Sabanci Holdings Limited
- NewRiver Reit
- McAleer & Rushe
- FRP Advisory Limited – The Body Shop
- Castlebrooke Developments Limited
- Woodberry Capital Limited
- MJM/Rathbane Group Limited
Work highlights
Advised Asda on its rights under the lease in respect of which it occupied the store, we negotiated terms for a temporary store within the retail park where the superstore was.
Acting for Netherlands-based developer, SBM Offshore, in relation to the potential £1 billion development of the first offshore wind farm in Northern Ireland.
Acting for a consortium of investors including Hong Kong's CK Infrastructure Holdings which purchased the Phoenix Gas business in Northern Ireland at a value of £756 million.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Gregory Martin
Other key lawyers
James Pringle; John Tougher