Mr Keith acts primarily on corporate transactions, both in the domestic market and on international deals with a Northern Ireland dimension.

His specialisms include acquisitions, private equity/venture capital, group reorganisations, joint ventures and board advice on company law compliance and corporate governance.

Mr Keith was educated at the University of Cambridge and practised for a number of years with global firm Linklaters before returning home to Northern Ireland and becoming partner at a major Irish law firm.

He has over 20 years’ experience advising on corporate transactions.

In a statement, Davidson McDonnell said: “We are delighted to welcome Alastair Keith to the Davidson McDonnell team.

“Alastair is widely recognised as one of the leading corporate/M&A and private equity lawyers in Northern Ireland.

“He is ranked as a Band 1 lawyer by Chambers and Partners and a leading partner by Legal 500, having acted on a significant number of Northern Ireland’s most high-profile transactions.

“In addition, Alastair is regularly engaged on market-leading, in-bound transactions from London, Dublin and further afield.”