A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland achieves strong results in Legal 500 UK 2027 rankings

A&L Goodbody (ALG) Northern Ireland has secured another strong performance in the Legal 500 UK 2027 rankings, with recognition across a wide range of practice areas and individual lawyer categories.

For more than 35 years, Legal 500 has assessed the legal market through extensive independent research and client feedback, identifying the firms and lawyers delivering exceptional legal services across the UK.

In this year's guide, ALG was recognised as a Top Tier or Leading Firm in 11 practice areas, reflecting the breadth and strength of the firm's Northern Ireland offering.

The ranked practice areas include:

  • Banking and Finance
  • Commercial Property
  • Construction
  • Corporate and M&A
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Employment
  • Energy and Projects
  • IT and Telecommunications
  • Insolvency and Corporate Recovery
  • Intellectual Property
  • Planning and Environment

The firm also achieved significant recognition across its Northern Ireland practice through a number of individual lawyer rankings, highlighting the expertise and dedication of its people.

Commenting on the results, Michael Neill, Head of Office at A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland, said:

"These rankings reflect the strength and depth of our team across Northern Ireland and the trust our clients place in us to advise on their most important matters. It is particularly pleasing to see recognition across such a broad range of practice areas and individual lawyer categories. We are grateful to our clients for their support and feedback throughout the research process, and to our colleagues whose expertise and commitment have contributed to this result."

The rankings reinforce ALG's position as one of Northern Ireland's leading commercial law firms and recognise the firm's continued focus on delivering high-quality legal advice and outstanding service to clients across multiple sectors.

The firm extends its thanks to its clients for their continued support and to colleagues across the business whose expertise, collaboration and commitment have contributed to this achievement.

Date published: 30 September 2026