Mr Boyd joined the firm in 2022 and is a key member of its corporate team, working closely with director Gordon McElroy on some of the largest commercial transactions in Northern Ireland.

Mr McCracken joined from another Belfast-based practice in early 2025 and heads the firm’s private client and wealth management department.

Director Neil Logan said: “Having worked with Daniel in a previous firm, I’ve had the pleasure of watching him develop into one of the leading estate practitioners in Northern Ireland.

“We look forward to welcoming him into MKB Law’s senior management team.”

He continued: “When I joined MKB Law last year, I was immediately impressed by James’ expertise in corporate transactions and his ability to guide experienced businesspeople through challenging deals.

“James is also a point of reference for the team internally, and his promotion to associate director is an exciting step forward for the firm.”