The litigation team at A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP is well-experienced in handling complex disputes for global companies. 'Exceptional' practice co-head Sam Corbett is a restructuring and insolvency specialist, while fellow co-head Micaela Diver specialises in public and regulatory cases, including those concerning public procurement, outsourcing and infrastructure projects. Brendan Fox has over twenty-five years of experience in corporate construction and property disputes. Michael Neill, who heads up the Belfast office, is also head of restructuring. Ciaran O'Shiel often works with associate Ronan Marlow on matters concerning IP, media, and technology.
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Testimonials
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‘Amongst the very best in the business at both a local and national level. Always on hand to assist with queries, big and small, these guys cut through complexity and offer pragmatic solutions.’
'For knowledge, experience and commercial acumen, Sam Corbett is in the top league. A fantastic lawyer.'
‘The firm has a very strong, professional team. They provide high quality and timely advice in relation to complex matters and make themselves available when needed.’
‘Sam Corbett is an exceptional lawyer and is also very approachable, calm, commercial and pragmatic.’
‘Very tactically astute with hard-working and intelligent lawyers who go the extra mile. ’
‘Brendan Fox is vastly experienced and has a sixth sense as to what direction a case will go. He is one of the few heavyweight litigators in Northern Ireland who would not look out of place in a Magic Circle firm in London.'
- 'The outstanding lawyer of his generation, Sam Corbett is particularly adept at insolvency work but can turn his hand to anything.'
‘This is one of the most dynamic and strongest litigation teams in Northern Ireland. They have the capacity to deal with the largest of cases, and the technical skills and experience within the firm are second to none.'
Key clients
- easyJet plc
- The BBC
- Danske Bank
- News Group Newspapers
- Santander UK Plc
- Northern Ireland Housing Executive
- Dawson Wam Limited
- Northern Ireland Water Limited
- Volkswagen
- George Best City Airport
Work highlights
- Acted for News Group Newspapers in successfully defending proceedings brought in the Northern Ireland High Court by a firm of solicitors.
- Acted for Volkswagen Group regarding litigation arising concerning allegations of emissions from diesel engines.
- Acted for Ulster Bank Pension Trustees in a case concerning potential pension fraud.
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Ciaran O'Shiel
A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sam Corbett, Micaela Diver