Northern Ireland

School pupils from across Northern Ireland enjoyed a rare glimpse into life inside a successful global law firm at a special event hosted by Pinsent Masons' Belfast office. The Lady Chief Justice, Dame Siobhan Keegan, delivered the keynote address at the annual Schools' Law Work Inspiration Day, org

Northern Ireland's family courts should apply a "presumption against contact" in cases involving domestic violence and abuse, a report has recommended.

Northern Ireland’s High Court has made declarations to the effect that an elderly woman suffering with dementia lacks capacity and can be transferred from hospital to a nursing home for continued care. Delivering judgment for the High Court of Northern Ireland in November, Mr Justice Michael H

Northern Ireland firm McCay Legal has announced a series of appointments, including the promotion of Aaron Mullen to director. The firm recently welcomed Naomi White and Mia Fox to the firm as associates in the litigation and private client teams respectively.

Northern Ireland's equality watchdog has formally lodged court proceedings seeking clarification on the implications of a landmark UK Supreme Court ruling on transgender rights. The Equality Commission previously said it would ask the Northern Ireland courts to clarify areas of "significant legal un

Rowan White has retired from Arthur Cox Northern Ireland after a long and distinguished career with the firm. Mr White, who has enjoyed 48 years in the legal profession and was a former president of the Law Society of Northern Ireland, joined Norman Wilson & Co in 1983 and was instrumental in it

Northern Ireland firm Foot Anstey McKees has celebrated the "exceptional growth" of its hospitality business, led by licensing specialist Linus Murray. The commercial law firm says the number of licensed premises it acts for has grown by 2,000 per cent over the last five years.

Northern Ireland firm Davidson McDonnell has doubled the size of its corporate team after welcoming five new members this year. The commercial law firm, which recently marked 10 years since its foundation in Belfast, now has a 10-strong team specialising in corporate transactions.

John O'Kelly has been elected as chairperson of the Belfast Solicitors' Association (BSA). Mr O'Kelly, a partner in Belfast-based HHD Solicitors, was elected at yesterday's BSA AGM to succeed outgoing chairperson Robert Croskery.

Northern Ireland firm Allsopp Campbell Rainey has appointed Carla Fraser as partner and head of family law. Ms Fraser brings with her more than a decade of specialist experience across complex matrimonial, divorce, and Children NI Order matters, including high-profile and sensitive cases.

A new report from Westminster MPs makes recommendations based on an "inaccurate understanding" of the new joint framework on legacy issues, the Irish government has said. The Northern Ireland affairs committee (NIAC) this week published a report on the UK government's Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.

Belfast-based Phoenix Law has promoted immigration lawyer Sinead Marmion to partner. Ms Marmion joined the firm in 2019 and heads its immigration and asylum department, acting in several high-profile and complex cases including the landmark challenge to the UK's Rwanda policy and the Illegal Migrati

Belfast firm Phoenix Law is acting on behalf of Irish rap group Kneecap in defamation proceedings against a Canadian MP. The trio of Liam Óg Hanna, Naoise Ó Cairealláin and JJ Ó Dochartaigh allege that Mr Gasparro made defamatory comments regarding their applications to e

Mark Borland has been elected as president of the Law Society of Northern Ireland. Mr Borland is a senior partner at Antrim-based Conway Todd & Co and has more than 30 years’ experience in conveyancing, property, wills and probate.

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