Tughans LLP marks 11 consecutive years as Northern Ireland’s most active M&A law firm, according to the latest Experian MarketIQ report. The latest Experian MarketIQ review confirms Tughans as Northern Ireland’s most active M&A law firm for an eleventh consecutive year, further extending the firm’s sustained leadership of the regional deal market. The...
Tughans has advised TeamFeePay on a £9 million investment led by YFM Equity Partners, the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland, managed by Clarendon Fund Managers, and Techstart with additional participation from private investors. The investment will support the company’s plans to expand its operations across the UK and into Europe, enhance product development and...
Tughans is pleased to share that we have been shortlisted across several categories at the Northern Ireland Dealmakers Awards 2026. This year’s shortlist reflects the continued strength of our Corporate team and the central role we play in major transactions across Northern Ireland and further afield. The Northern Ireland Dealmakers Awards celebrate the firms...
Tughans has advised Whiterock Growth Capital Fund on its minority equity investment in Mantis, a Belfast-based technology company specialising in AI-powered fleet camera systems and risk intelligence software. Mantis develops advanced multi-camera solutions combined with predictive analytics to help fleet operators improve driver safety, reduce collisions and manage risk. The investment will support the...
Tughans has further strengthened its market-leading Real Estate team with the appointment of Catriona Sharkey as Of Counsel. Catriona joins Tughans from Sheehan in Dublin, bringing more than 15 years’ specialist experience advising on a broad range of commercial property matters across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. She has acted for...
Tughans has advised Foresight Group on its £3.5 million investment into Little Rays Limited, a Northern Ireland nursery group. The investment supports Little Rays’ growth plans and will enable the business to progress its next phase of expansion. Tughans advised the shareholders on all legal aspects of the transaction from initial negotiations through to...
Tughans has advised Cathedral Eye Clinic on its €30 million investment by Cardinal Capital Group, a significant transaction supporting the firm’s expansion across Ireland and the UK. The investment will fund the development of a new Belfast facility, along with further planned sites in Dublin and England. Tughans provided legal advice to the shareholders...
We were pleased to assist Thomas Aronica and his team at Biller Genie as they expanded their presence into Northern Ireland. Our Corporate team advised across governance, contractual, employment and property-related matters, supporting Biller Genie in establishing its new Belfast operation. The company’s investment, which is expected to create approximately 100 high-value roles...
Calm, precise and relentlessly committed to client outcomes – that is how colleagues describe Nadine Brennan, newly appointed Disputes Partner at Tughans. Recognised for her measured approach and ability to navigate complex and high-profile disputes, Nadine has built a reputation for delivering clear, practical and commercially sensitive solutions to challenging cases. Nadine Brennan has...
Tughans has advised the shareholders of AuditComply, a Belfast-based developer of compliance software, to Nulogy, a Toronto-headquartered provider of cloud-based manufacturing operations solutions. This transaction represents a significant and successful exit for Co-Fund NI, managed by Clarendon Fund Managers. Co-Fund NI initially backed AuditComply in 2015, investing alongside a group of private angel investors...