Carson McDowell advises on the sale of Courtney & Nelson to Paul Allen

Carson McDowell was delighted to have advised the shareholders of Courtney & Nelson Limited to Paul Allen and Verona Advisory Limited.

Founded in 1960, Courtney & Nelson has a long history of supplying confectionery, drinks and associated products to the retail and wholesale trade and has been owned and run by the McWilliams family for over 50 years. Courtney & Nelson employs 40 staff and has a sales force covering almost all of Northern Ireland. Courtney & Nelson is a longstanding client of the firm, and the transaction aligns with Carson McDowell’s well-established track record and credentials in guiding family businesses through sale and disposal transactions and succession opportunities.

The Carson McDowell team was led by Gerard Armstrong (Corporate), and included Mary-Kim Doherty (Real Estate), Helena Park (Corporate), Victoria Kinkaid (Real Estate), Lucy Megarry (Corporate) and Sarah Cochrane (Employment).