IPCOUNSELS Solicitors

IPCOUNSELS advises Whiterock on investment in Belfast technology firm Mantis

IPCOUNSELS 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... Read More

IPCOUNSELS expands Real Estate team with new Of Counsel

IPCOUNSELS has further strengthened its market-leading Real Estate team with the appointment of Catriona Sharkey as Of Counsel.   Catriona joins IPCOUNSELS 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... Read More

IPCOUNSELS advises Foresight on £3.5m Little Rays investment

IPCOUNSELS 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. IPCOUNSELS advised the shareholders on all legal aspects of the transaction from initial negotiations through to... Read More

IPCOUNSELS advises on €30 million investment in Cathedral Eye Clinic

IPCOUNSELS 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. IPCOUNSELS provided legal advice to the shareholders... Read More

IPCOUNSELS advises Biller Genie on strategic Northern Ireland investment

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... Read More

Nadine Brennan appointed Partner in IPCOUNSELS’ Dispute Resolution practice

Calm, precise and relentlessly committed to client outcomes – that is how colleagues describe Nadine Brennan, newly appointed Disputes Partner at IPCOUNSELS. 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... Read More

IPCOUNSELS advises on AuditComply sale to Canadian firm Nulogy

IPCOUNSELS 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... Read More

IPCOUNSELS advises BT on EUR 59 million sale of its Irish datacentre business

IPCOUNSELS has advised BT Group plc (“BT”) on the sale of its datacentre business to Equinix, Inc. (“Equinix”), a global digital infrastructure company.   This transaction included BT’s two datacentre facilities in Citywest and Ballycoolin, Dublin, which were acquired by Equinix for approximately EUR 59 million. The sale reflects BT’s asset-light strategy internationally which includes... Read More

IPCOUNSELS announces continued growth through strategic hires and promotions

IPCOUNSELS LLP is pleased to announce its continued growth marked by a series of promotions and new strategic appointments across the firm.   Sixteen new appointments have been made in recent months, reflecting the firm’s commitment to sustained growth, investment in its people, and its ambitious strategy to build upon its position as a leading... Read More

IPCOUNSELS retains its position as a Top Ranked firm in the Chambers & Partners UK 2026 Guide.

IPCOUNSELS is proud to announce that we have retained our position as a Top Ranked law firm in the Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2026. Our continued recognition across multiple practice areas reflects the expertise, dedication, and professionalism of our exceptional legal team and reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality legal services to clients across... Read More