Corporate Advisory & Company Law

A&L Goodbody’s Northern Ireland office is comprised of the leading corporate law figures in the jurisdiction. We advise on all aspects of corporate and company law, with commerciality at the heart of every piece of advice the team provides, ensuring all clients receive a bespoke service tailored to their needs.

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 team is fully integrated with our specialist departments, enabling us to provide clients with a full-service offering.

Our team provides technical and strategic advice relating to the life cycle of all types of companies and entities, including:

  • shareholders’ agreements and articles of association
  • joint venture agreements
  • partnership agreements
  • company incorporations
  • employee option/incentive plans
  • statutory requirements under the Companies Act 2006, including directors’ duties and shareholder rights
  • corporate reorganisations
  • corporate governance

We also offer dedicated company secretarial services.

We constantly monitor the legislative landscape so that we can keep our clients fully informed about impending changes that may affect their business.

Experience

  • Wilson Resources Limited

    and other group companies in relation to shareholder arrangements.

  • The shareholders

    of Green Energy Hub NI Ltd in relation to a corporate group restructure.

  • Ready Egg Products Limited

    on acquisition of Skea Eggs and on a disposal of shares and subsequent joint venture arrangement with Fane Valley Co-operative.

  • A large financial services company

    in relation to a corporate group restructure and subsequent implementation of employee share scheme.

  • Ulster Rugby

    on the incorporation of a new company limited by guarantee and charity registration process with the Charity Commission for NI for the Ulster Rugby Foundation.

  • Regular presentations

    to clients on directors’ duties and Companies Act 2006 compliance.