'Marking 30 years in Belfast is a significant milestone': Global law firm celebrates three decades of shaping Northern Ireland’s business landscape

Arthur Cox has marked three decades in Belfast, reflecting on its role in some of Northern Ireland’s most significant legal, commercial and economic developments while reaffirming its long-term commitment to the region

Global law firm Arthur Cox has marked its 30th anniversary in Belfast, celebrating three decades at the forefront of the legal and business landscape in Northern Ireland.

Global law firm Arthur Cox has marked its 30th anniversary in Belfast, celebrating three decades at the forefront of the legal and business landscape in Northern Ireland. Arthur Cox colleagues pictured at a special reception at Seahorse, Grand Central Hotel, which saw clients, colleagues and friends of the firm gather to celebrate 30 years of Arthur Cox in Belfast and reflect on the firm’s journey and continued growth in the regionplaceholder image
Global law firm Arthur Cox has marked its 30th anniversary in Belfast, celebrating three decades at the forefront of the legal and business landscape in Northern Ireland. Arthur Cox colleagues pictured at a special reception at Seahorse, Grand Central Hotel, which saw clients, colleagues and friends of the firm gather to celebrate 30 years of Arthur Cox in Belfast and reflect on the firm’s journey and continued growth in the region

Throughout that time, the firm has become deeply embedded in the economic story of Northern Ireland, playing a central role in many of the developments that have shaped the region’s modern economy.

Ireland's leading corporate and business law firm with offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York, and San Francisco, Arthur Cox is a trusted advisor to individuals, businesses and organisations across local, national and international markets, supporting clients through an evolving economic and regulatory environment.

Stuart Mansfield, partner and head of finance, Alastair Todd, partner and head of Real Estate, Lynsey Mallon, managing partner and head of Corporate M&A, David Black, partner and head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Catriona Gibson, chair and Litigation and Dispute Resolution consultantplaceholder image
Stuart Mansfield, partner and head of finance, Alastair Todd, partner and head of Real Estate, Lynsey Mallon, managing partner and head of Corporate M&A, David Black, partner and head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Catriona Gibson, chair and Litigation and Dispute Resolution consultant

The 30-year milestone was celebrated with a special reception at Seahorse, Grand Central Hotel, which saw clients, colleagues and friends of the firm gather to reflect on its journey and continued growth in the region.

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Lynsey Mallon, managing partner at Arthur Cox Northern Ireland, said: “Marking 30 years in Belfast is a significant milestone for our firm. Since establishing in 1996, we have been proud to play a leading role in the development of Northern Ireland’s legal and business community.

“The breadth of our work is hugely significant. We have advised on multiple, complex, market-leading transactions and projects that deliver lasting value for clients and the economy.

“We are deeply grateful to our clients and colleagues for the trust and support they have shown us over the years. Their confidence has been central to our success and growth.”

The anniversary event not only celebrated Arthur Cox’s 30 years in Northern Ireland but also reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the region as a full-service corporate law firm.

Lynsey added: “As we look ahead, our focus remains on delivering exceptional legal expertise and commercial insight, while continuing to support our clients as they navigate change and seize new opportunities.”

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