Financial and corporate
A&L Goodbody is a leading Irish firm with a strong reputation across the board. David Widger is the Managing Partner of the firm which is headquartered in Dublin, but also has offices in New York, Belfast, London and San Francisco.
Highlights
The company boasts is a top player in the Irish legal market. They have achieved tier 1 status for every practice area they submitted for and boast a strong legal team.
During the research period, the firm successfully advised Endo on the financing aspects of its merger with Mallinckrodt. This marks a hugely transformative transaction combining two pharmaceutical groups emerging from Chapter 11 proceedings.
The firm also advised on the acquisition of Dalata Hotel Group by Pandox and Eiendomsspar through a scheme of arrangement. The transaction was notable as the first formal sale process conducted under the Irish Takeover Rules making it one of the most innovative Irish public M&A transactions of the year.
Testimonials 2026
"The firm understands the need for timely responses and flexibility in these types of transactions." - Asset finance
"The ALG team is academically and professionally excellent, however their responsive and proactive approach to real time issues sets them apart in the Irish market. As well as delivered market leading legal analysis, the team comes with practical business friendly solutions that really make the difference." - Financial service regulatory
"They bring instant calm and confidence no matter how contentious or complex the matter. Their expertise is second to none, they bring innovative solutions to the table and they are so skilled at making the complex simple. They are the best in their field when it comes to what they do." - Financial service regulatory
"Excellent advice that balances commercial outcomes and risks that is personally delivered in an efficient manner." - Insolvency
"There is a consistent level of quality of service and output across multiple services, they collaborate seamlessly." - Insolvency
"They were very knowledgeable about all aspects of local deal practice and were very responsive. The way they staffed the deal resulted in us always being able to get our questions answered, even at odd hours." - M&A
"They are experts in their field but they are also commercially minded. They are a great support to the inhouse legal team, and always make themselves available when needed." - Project development
"A&L Goodbody were capable of providing ALL of the expertise required in this multi disciplinary dispute. From lead Partners to junior lawyers always focussed on the end result." - Restructuring
"Keith is an extremely knowledgeable lawyer and is well connected in the Irish marketplace." - Keith Mulhern
"Deep subject matter expertise and industry experience." - Sinead O'Connor
"Great judgment, handles clients very well, manages team very well." - David Baxter
"Exceptionally experienced in his field. Has an ability to distil complex legal issues into digestible format and simplify options for ease in decision making. He is very strong at bring cross service teams together for a one firm offering." - David Baxter
"Really good technical lawyer who knows his sector well and very well experienced." - David Baxter
"Mark is consistently calm under pressure, actively listening to the client and what the business needs. Mark helps clients achieve the best possible outcomes in difficult situations." - Mark Devane
"Provides unparalleled depth and expertise on complex legal and regulatory issues, clearly explaining rationale but always finding pragmatic and commercial solution. He is also great fun to work with and brings humour and warmth to every interaction." - James Grennan
"Richard is a pleasure to deal with and is highly pragmatic, commercial and solutions-focused, with an outstanding ability to cut through complexity and provide clear, actionable advice." - Richard Marron
Endo International Public Limited Company, EY, Interpath Advisory, Teneo Restructuring Ireland, RVL Pharmaceutical Public Limited Company,
Exponent Private Equity, Kennedy Wilson, Allied Irish Banks,
Carlyle Aviation Partners, Aero Capital Solutions,
Castlelake Aviation, Perseus Aviation, Air Lease Corporation,
Permanent TSB Group Holdings PLC, Iterum Therapeutics PLC,
Oneview Healthcare, Coinbase, Permira, Wells Fargo, Grant Thornton Ireland
