Carson Mcdowell

Belfast solicitors firm Carson McDowell hosted a charity padel tournament at Stranmillis Boat Club last week in aid of diabetes charity Breakthrough T1D.  McKibbin Commercial and Bank of Ireland were the winners of the 2026 Carson McDowell trophies with Cosy Roof Ireland Ltd and BDO Northern Ir

The Legal 500 UK 2027 rankings are now live, following extensive research throughout 2026, with 30 firms and 239 individuals ranked in Northern Ireland.

Carson McDowell has welcomed seven trainee solicitors to its training programme, bringing the total number of trainees across the first and second years to eighteen. Five of the trainees, Erin Barnes, James Maguire, Lauren Jones, Matthew Halliday and Seamus Gilsenan, are new to Carson McDowell, whil

Carson McDowell is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its Dublin office.   Since establishing its Dublin office in 2016 Carson McDowell has steadily expanded its presence in Ireland, with a strong focus on providing specialist legal services to healthcare and allied healthcare professionals.

Carson McDowell has confirmed that Orlagh O’Neill has assumed the role of managing partner, with Declan Magee appointed to the role of senior partner, effective from today. The appointments mark the next phase in the firm’s strategic development, as it continues to strengthen its positio

Northern Ireland firm Carson McDowell has been shortlisted for the top legal prize at the British Business Awards 2026.

Carson McDowell partner Cathal O'Neill has been re-elected as Northern Ireland chair of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL). Mr O'Neill is co-head of the defence insurance litigation team at Carson McDowell, which he joined in 2017.

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