A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland recognised in Chambers and Partners UK 2027 Guide

A&L Goodbody (ALG) Northern Ireland has once again earned significant recognition in the Chambers and Partners UK 2027 Guide, with rankings across 21 practice areas and 46 individual lawyer rankings.

The firm achieved Top Tier rankings in 13 practice areas:

  • Banking & Finance
  • Competition Law
  • Corporate/M&A
  • Defamation/Reputation Management
  • Employment (Employer)
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Intellectual Property
  • Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Restructuring/Insolvency
  • Social Housing

A further eight practice areas were ranked Band 2:

  • Administrative & Public Law
  • Construction
  • Education (Institutions)
  • Licensing
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Planning and Environment
  • Professional Negligence
  • Public Procurement

A&L Goodbody further reinforced its market-leading position by remaining the only Northern Ireland firm awarded a Top Tier ranking for Banking & Finance, Competition Law and Restructuring & Insolvency.

Across the Northern Ireland practice, 46 individual lawyer rankings were awarded, underlining the depth of expertise within the team and the quality of service delivered to clients.

The rankings underline ALG's strong market position in Northern Ireland and the firm's ongoing commitment to delivering practical, commercially focused advice across a broad range of practice areas.

Commenting on the results, Michael Neill, Head of Office at ALG in Northern Ireland, said:

“This year’s Chambers rankings are a welcome continued recognition of the quality, strength and breadth of our Northern Ireland practice. Achieving rankings across 21 practice areas, including 13 Top Tier recognitions, reflects the depth of expertise we have across our business and the collaborative approach our teams bring to supporting clients on their most important and complex matters.

We are particularly pleased to see so many of our lawyers recognised individually, highlighting the exceptional talent and dedication within our team. These results are a testament to the hard work of our colleagues and the trust and confidence our clients place in us.

As we continue to grow and invest in our Northern Ireland practice, we remain committed to delivering excellent outcomes, providing strategic and commercially focused advice, and helping our clients navigate an evolving business and regulatory landscape. We thank our clients for their continued support and look forward to building on these strong relationships in the years ahead.”

Together, these rankings highlight the scale, strength and ambition of ALG's Northern Ireland practice as it continues to grow and build on its reputation as a trusted adviser to businesses, institutions and organisations across the region and beyond.

Date published: 15 October 2026