Corporate and M&A

A&L Goodbody has the leading Corporate and M&A practice in Northern Ireland, having advised on the most significant recent transactions in the region. We provide legal advice to leading global and domestic companies and family-run businesses, banks, private equity and venture capital providers from all industry sectors, in relation to their corporate activity in Northern Ireland. We are uniquely positioned in Northern Ireland offering a combination of local market-leading expertise and knowledge with the extensive strength and depth of resources of an all-island law firm.

Our Corporate and M&A group work seamlessly with our specialist departments to provide industry-specific expertise across all sectors.

We provide a full range of corporate services, which extends beyond transaction work, to include Corporate Advisory & Company Law, Private Equity, and Company Secretarial and Governance Services. We advise clients through every stage of the company life-cycle from formation and governance structures to succession and sale / investment.

A&L Goodbody delivers a genuine full-service offering with real expertise in all areas required to execute a complex corporate transaction. It is the strongest firm in Northern Ireland and is always a pleasure to work with." Legal 500

ALG’s Corporate team in Belfast advised on over £2bn of disclosable transactions across 2024

Experience

  • The shareholders

    in the Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, Northern Ireland’s largest private healthcare group, in relation to its investment from Exponent.

  • Saint-Gobain Construction Products

    a worldwide leader in design, manufacturing & distribution of construction materials & solutions, in relation to its acquisition of Kilwaughter.

  • Causeway Securities

    a global FCA authorised brokerage specialising in structured investments, on its sale to private equity fund, Westbridge III.

  • Ready Egg

    one of the UK and Ireland’s largest supplier of egg products, on its acquisition of Skea Eggs & its subsequent joint venture arrangement with Fane Valley Co-operative.

  • Decora Blinds

    a UK leader in window coverings, on its BGF investment & multiple acquisitions including Illumni8, TCMM Shutter, Tropical Blinds, Purely Shutters & Make My Blinds.

  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

    a US headquartered global insurance provider, in relation to the sale of Hughes Insurance to Markerstudy Group.

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