Turley Legal has been recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s most active legal advisers in the latest Experian Market IQ report on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity for the first half of 2025.

The Experian Market IQ rankings are a respected benchmark for dealmaking across the UK. They track and rank legal and financial advisers by the number of publicly announced transactions they have completed, providing a clear measure of which firms are most active in supporting business growth, investment, and restructuring.

In the first half of 2025, Northern Ireland’s M&A market showed strong resilience and momentum. A total of 66 deals were completed in Q2 alone, making it the second-busiest quarter of the decade, and overall transaction values reached £1.27 billion, a 37 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.

Turley Legal, based in Coleraine, has advised on 10 transactions in 2025 to date, positioning the firm alongside the region’s most established practices and reinforcing its reputation for delivering high-quality advice in complex transactions.

M&A activity encompasses a wide range of deals, from acquisitions and disposals to management buy-outs and investment transactions. These rankings highlight the advisers that businesses most frequently turn to when navigating these high-stakes moments. Recognition in the Experian report demonstrates that Turley Legal is trusted by clients to manage transactions that are critical to their growth and success.

Turley Legal offers a full range of corporate and commercial legal services, including:

· Corporate transactions such as mergers, reorganisations and company sales.

· Commercial contracts to support operational and strategic needs.

· Corporate governance advice to ensure compliance and efficiency.

· Equity and investment transactions, including funding rounds and shareholder arrangements.

· Employment law guidance for employers across all sectors.

· Commercial conveyancing for property sales and purchases.

Turley Legal’s recognition in the Experian Market IQ report reflects its ongoing commitment to providing exceptional service, every client, every lawyer, every time, and its role in helping businesses across Northern Ireland seize opportunities and achieve long-term success.