A&L Goodbody to expand its operations by opening a Belfast office

20 March 2007

A&L Goodbody, the Irish Law firm, today (Tuesday, 20th March 2007) announced that it is expanding its operations in Northern Ireland with the opening of a Belfast office from 1st May 2007. A&L Goodbody currently employs over 550 people and has offices in Dublin, London and the USA.

The Firm also announced three significant Partner appointments to its Belfast office - Peter Stafford, Mark Thompson and Patricia Johnston, of STJ Legal, along with their existing teams, are joining A&L Goodbody’s Belfast office. All three are experienced and recognised experts in corporate / commercial and commercial property law in Northern Ireland.

Speaking on the Firm’s expansion, Paul Carroll, Managing Partner of A&L Goodbody, said:

"Northern Ireland is a very exciting marketplace and one about which A&L Goodbody is very positive. With our new partners we will further develop our Northern Ireland expertise and capability to existing and prospective clients.

We already advise many domestic and international companies in Ireland - North and South - and establishing a Belfast office will provide an even stronger platform to deliver an enhanced service in what is increasingly becoming an all island business market.

We look forward to expanding our Northern Ireland business together with professionals of Peter, Mark and Patricia’s calibre".