Northern Ireland

Over 60 solicitors gathered in Belfast yesterday for the launch of the Law Society of Northern Ireland's new Clinical Negligence Practitioners' Group. Solicitor Rory McShane welcomed new members to the meeting, where an inaugural chair and vice chair were elected.

Experts in human rights reflected on the future of human rights in Northern Ireland at a Queen's University Belfast conference marking the 50th anniversary of the civil rights movement.

A&L Goodbody, Cleaver Fulton Rankin, Eversheds Sutherland, Keystone Law and Millar McCall Wylie have been shortlisted for Northern Ireland Law Firm of the Year at the The Legal 500 UK Awards 2019. Cleaver Fulton Rankin, which was awarded the prestigious title in 2018, said its shortlisting was "

The Law Society of Northern Ireland has challenged solicitors, paralegals, legal assistants and admin staff to submit photographs of the best and worst seasonal sweaters. Highlights from the submissions will be posted on the Law Society's website and social media channels, and the best photograph wi

Carson McDowell has announced that Roger McMillan and Neasa Quigley will split the responsibilities of managing partner between them after Michael Johnston steps down in May. Mr Johnston's eight-year term as managing partner will end on 1 May 2019, though he will continue to act as a consultant to t

The Department of Justice has launched a public consultation on proposals for a ten per cent increase on all fees in the civil courts from April 2019. The consultation document also sets out proposals for a number of new fees, including the introduction of a fee for a review hearing in the High Cour

Arthur Cox has welcomed new figures showing the value of loans approved for Northern Ireland small and medium enterprises (SMEs) totalled £415 million in Q3 2018. Stuart Mansfield, finance partner at Arthur Cox, said: "The level of borrowing illustrates that, while demand for finance remains s

A former school bus driver and youth club leader who was convicted of indecent assault and gross indecency with a child has lost an appeal against his conviction in the Court of Appeal. The victim, who was 11 when the abuse began, died before the case came to trial – however the prosecution re

Business immigration solicitor Conor McCrory recently addressed business, government and education leaders from Shenyang at an event in Belfast City Hall.

Solicitor Joe Rice has announced his retirement as co-chair of the Pro Bono Choir. The choir of solicitors, barristers and judges recently performed Christmas carols at St. Anne's Cathedral in Belfast.

The Ministry of Defence has set up a legal unit to consider new legislation to protect former British soldiers from prosecution. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson, announcing the move, said it was aimed at helping to protect soldiers who served in Northern Ireland and Iraq from a "witch-hunt".

The UK government is proposing to give new powers to two independent human rights watchdogs in Northern Ireland after Brexit, The Detail reports. As part of its withdrawal deal, the government has committed to allocate special oversight and enforcement powers to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Com

Downpatrick-based Murlands Solicitors raised nearly £2,700 for Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke during its charity wills month in January.

DWF Belfast is part of the UK-wide team that has secured an appointment to the UK government's Crown Commercial Service (CCS) legal framework panel. The CCS brings together policy, advice and direct buying to provide commercial services to the public sector. DWF has been appointed to a new three-yea

The Department of Justice has launched a public consultation seeking views on measures to address stalking in Northern Ireland. The Stalking - A Serious Concern consultation focuses on the impact of stalking on victims and the wider community and asks whether the introduction of a specific offence o