Carson Mcdowell

Northern Ireland firm Carson McDowell is to be led by Orlagh O'Neill and Declan Magee from next year. Ms O'Neill will succeed Roger McMillan as managing partner and Mr Magee will succeed Neasa Quigley as senior partner with effect from 1 May 2026.

Northern Ireland firm Carson McDowell has promoted eight senior associates to its newly-established role of legal director.

Carson McDowell has expanded its healthcare team in Ireland with the appointment of Deirdre Ryan as partner. Ms Ryan joins Carson McDowell from a healthcare defence firm in Cork and brings extensive experience acting for State bodies, public hospitals, and private healthcare providers in complex and

Northern Ireland firm Carson McDowell has promoted Faye Phillips, Le-ann Campbell, Rachael McAdorey and Rosie Timoney to its partnership. The firm now boasts a leadership team of 45 partners, the largest partner group among law firms headquartered in Northern Ireland, as well as over 200 professiona

Carson McDowell has welcomed 11 new trainees, bringing its total trainee cohort to a record 21 — more than any other Northern Ireland-headquartered law firm.

Carson McDowell solicitor Sophie Hunter examines an English court decision with implications for the accommodation of asylum seekers across the UK, including in Northern Ireland. Epping Forest District Council have secured an interim injunction requiring the owners of the Bell Hotel to stop using, o

Carson McDowell has been ranked as Northern Ireland's most prolific M&A legal adviser in the first half of 2025. The independent Northern Ireland firm advised on 25 deals in the six-month period, ahead of A&L Goodbody on 18, according to the latest Experian M&A report.

Carson McDowell has announced a new three-year partnership with Ulster University's Belfast School of Art to support its annual graduate showcase. The partnership was formally launched at an exclusive preview event for the 2025 exhibition, held earlier this month at the university’s Belfast ca

Carson McDowell has joined a prestigious list of Northern Ireland's top 100 companies for the first time. The independent law firm has secured position 66 in the Belfast Telegraph's Top 100 Companies list, making it the first Northern Ireland-based law firm to be featured.

Victims of clinical negligence in Ireland are suffering as a result of a claims process that is too slow and too expensive, lawyers told TDs yesterday. The Medical Protection Society (MPS) yesterday hosted a parliamentary event with a range of lawyers, medico and dentolegal experts, with 20 TDs in a

Northern Ireland firm Carson McDowell has appointed Gary Adair as a partner in its litigation and dispute resolution team. An expert in banking litigation and secured recovery actions, Mr Adair brings over 17 years of experience in insolvency, restructuring, and debt recovery.

Northern Ireland firm Carson McDowell has donated £15,000 to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (KBRT), its chosen charity for 2024.

Northern Ireland firm Carson McDowell has marked World Data Protection Day with the launch of a new specialist data action response team (DART).

Carson McDowell partner Cathal O'Neill has been appointed as Northern Ireland president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL). Mr O'Neill, who joined the firm in 2017, is co-head of its defence insurance litigation team.

Northern Ireland firm Carson McDowell has welcomed its largest-ever intake of trainee solicitors.