Law Society Of Northern Ireland

The Law Society of Northern Ireland this week convened a policy forum on the use of character references at sentencing following criminal proceedings. The forum brought together representatives of victims and survivors, justice sector bodies, legal practitioners and academics for a discussion on the

The Bar Council and the Law Society of Northern Ireland welcomed a delegation of six Ukrainian judges to the Inn of Court last week as part of a visit to the jurisdiction organised by Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI). The delegation was led by the Chief Justice (President of the Supreme Court)

The Law Society of Northern Ireland transferred the functions of the chief executive to the deputy chief executive on 9 September, according to the minutes of the Council, but members were not informed even in advance of the Special General Meeting (SGM) on 19 October where motions on the leadershi

President of the Law Society of Northern Ireland has called on David Davis MP to withdraw remarks made during a debate on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill that referred to “the activities of IRA lawyers in the courts”. Members of parliament were in the House of Commons debating am

Members of the Law Society of Northern Ireland have overwhelmingly passed a vote of no confidence in chief executive David Lavery at Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Society which took place last night. Two SGMs were requisitioned following controversy that surrounded Mr Lavery’s provision

The President of the Law Society of Northern Ireland has told solicitors that resolutions passed by members at the Special General Meeting (SGM) due to take place on Monday are merely advisory and do not bind the Council.

A special general meeting (SGM) of the Law Society of Northern due to take place on Monday 19 October is to call for a vote of no confidence in both chief executive, David Lavery and president, Mark Borland.

Chief Executive of the Law Society of Northern Ireland, David Lavery, has issued a statement on his ongoing proceedings against his employer on the grounds of breach his employment contract. Mr Lavery had obtained a super injunction preventing reporting of the case that he is taking against his empl

The Law Society of Northern Ireland has revealed in an email to members that Chief Executive, David Lavery sought an injunction against the Society barring disclosure of information in relation to his disciplinary process to members. Mr Lavery lost his post as human rights commissioner in August fol

The Law Society of Northern Ireland last week hosted the first of a new series of regional cluster events in Omagh, bringing local solicitors together to share knowledge, discuss common challenges and strengthen support networks for the effective running of their practices. The events are part of a

The Law Society of Northern Ireland marked the conclusion of its 2026 Advanced Advocacy Course with a celebratory dinner at Belfast’s Hilton on Friday evening. Over 21 solicitors from across the public and private sectors completed this year's course, which is now in its 27th year.

Northern Ireland solicitors are seeking further clarification from the Law Society of Northern Ireland on the disciplinary process into beleagured chief executive, David Lavery, as a letter to members suggests that the finding of gross misconduct may not have arisen solely from the character referen

The Law Society of Northern Ireland has informed members that a new date has been set for the Special General Meeting that was called off yesterday.

Chief executive of the Law Society of Northern Ireland, David Lavery, was found guilty of gross misconduct by a disciplinary panel, an email to members reveals. Mr Lavery provided a character reference to his cousin, William Lloyd-Lavery, in April following Mr Lloyd Lavery’s conviction for his

The Law Society of Northern welcomed Jo Farrar, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Justice, to Law Society House yesterday for a roundtable on the growth of the legal services sector in Northern Ireland. The roundtable focused on the opportunities and challenges facing the sector – includi