A&L Goodbody

A&L Goodbody is one of Ireland's leading corporate law firms, advising major businesses, financial institutions and government bodies on Irish and cross-border commercial matters. Founded in 1901, the firm employs more than 1,000 people, among them 127 partners, and operates from five offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco.

The firm's practice spans mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, restructuring, corporate governance and cross-border transactions. It is consistently ranked at the top in Ireland across M&A, banking and finance, restructuring and corporate governance. Its US-Irish law advisory practice dates back to 1978, when A&L Goodbody became the first Irish law firm to establish a US presence with its New York office; it now advises American corporations, financial institutions and private equity firms on Irish law matters.

Client sectors include financial services and banking, private equity, the public sector and cross-border multinational business. The firm describes a culture combining long-standing legal tradition with innovative practice, and places emphasis on professional development for its lawyers.