Arthur Cox Belfast provides comprehensive support to its corporate team, advising on the IP due diligence aspects of high-value acquisitions and investments into IP-based tech companies. Lynsey Mallon leads the team and is active in advising large corporates in the manufacturing, retail, and public sectors. Richard Armstrong counts several early-stage companies among his client roster, while Erin Carruthers focuses on the protection of IP.
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- 'Great customer service. Listen to the issues at hand and come back with a plan on the best way to proceed.'
- 'Erin Carruthers is a fantastic associate to work with. She comes back in a timely manner and will always find time to get a call to discuss the issues at hand.'
Key clients
- Leeds Equity Partners
- Titanic Distillers Limited
- Sonrai Analytics
- Musgrave Group
- Exponent PE
- Invest Northern Ireland
- Driver and Vehicle Agency
- Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Authority
- Airbus SE
- Interconnector Services (NI) Limited
Work highlights
Acted for Exponent PE, a London based private equity firm, on its acquisition of the Kingsbridge Healthcare Group; the intellectual property and related branding were of critical importance in the transaction.
Advised New York based Leeds Equity Partners on its acquisition of Learnosity; the intellectual property in the technology developed by the company is intrinsic to the value of target and the overall transaction.
Advised Musgrave Group in relation to its use and licensing of the intellectual property rights contained within its marquee retail brands.
Lawyers
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
Lynsey Mallon
Other key lawyers
Richard Armstrong; Erin Carruthers