Belfast firm Carson McDowell advised the RiverRidge Group on a £10 million investment by its Business Growth Fund, the largest investment to date by BGF in Northern Ireland.

The firm’s team was led by Gerard Armstrong, a partner in the firm’s corporate department.

He was assisted by Stuart Anderson (corporate), Naomi Gaston (banking), Mary-Kim Doherty (property), Sarah Cochrane (employment) and Grant McBurney (waste and environmental).

Speaking about the investment, Mr Armstrong said: “The investment by BGF is a recognition of the hard work put in by Brett and the RiverRidge team over the years and it marks another important and exciting new chapter in the growth and development of RiverRidge.

“Carson McDowell has been delighted to assist RiverRidge throughout all stages of its journey and looks forward to working with RiverRidge as that journey continues.”

On Carson McDowell’s role as advisers to RiverRidge, RiverRidge CEO Brett Ross said: “The help and support of Gerard and his team over the years and on this investment in particular has been extremely important to us.

“Carson McDowell understands our business, our industry and how we work. It also understands the importance of meeting challenging timescales and leaves no stone unturned in ensuring that projects and transactions are delivered on time.”