Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's justice minister, Naomi Long, has again threatened to introduce "alternative models for delivery of services provided by the criminal bar" in response to the barristers' strike. Mrs Long yesterday told MLAs that she is set to meet with the chair and vice-chair of the Criminal Bar

Arthur Cox Northern Ireland has appointed David Black as head of its litigation and dispute resolution practice. Mr Black joined the firm in 2011 and is a partner in the litigation and dispute resolution group.

Plans to pilot a Restorative Justice Court in Northern Ireland have been shelved indefinitely as a result of budget constraints. The development of a pilot scheme for a court modelled on the Substance Misuse Court was raised in Northern Ireland's first adult restorative justice strategy when it was

The PSNI is set to publish mugshots of criminals who have been imprisoned for at least 12 months under a new policy. Many other UK police forces already release custody photos of people imprisoned for serious offences.

A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP has welcomed Keith Dunn as a new partner in its commercial and technology department in Belfast. Mr Dunn advises clients on a broad range of commercial and contractual matters, with a particular focus on data protection, intellectual property and cyber security.

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.

Foot Anstey McKees has recruited Chris Milligan and Michael Kelly to its Belfast office as partners. The firm has made a total of 10 new appointments in Belfast since last year's tie-up between Northern Ireland firm McKees and UK law firm Foot Antsey.

Northern Ireland's justice minister, Naomi Long, has rejected calls for mediation to resolve a long-standing dispute over criminal legal aid fee levels. Members of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) yesterday withdrew services from all legally-aided Crown Court fees in a significant escalation of in

Victim Support NI's chief executive officer, Janice Bunting, has received an MBE for services to victims and witnesses of crime. Ms Bunting is among 1,157 recipients of New Year honours across the UK, around five per cent of whom are from Northern Ireland.

Criminal barristers in Northern Ireland today begin a withdrawal of services from all legally-aided Crown Court cases in a major escalation of their campaign for legal aid fee increases. Members of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) last month voted overwhelmingly in support of the action, the lates

A law graduate from Queen's University Belfast has spoken about going from childhood prison visits to interning at the US Congress. The university is sharing the story of Ellie-Jo Taylor, 21, who graduated with a law degree earlier this month.

Northern Ireland’s Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal against a decision of the Parole Commissioners for Northern Ireland to direct the release of a prisoner on licence. Delivering judgment for the Court of Appeal of Northern Ireland, Mr Justice Adrian Colton explained: “What is not l

Northern Ireland's Pro Bono Choir has raised £8,000 for charity at its annual carol service in Belfast. Senior legal and judicial figures were in attendance for the service on Tuesday 9 December at the Good Shepherd Church, Belfast, held under the musical direction of Sheelagh Greer, accompani

Northern Ireland firm Tughans has expanded its real estate team with the appointment of Catriona Sharkey as of counsel. Ms Sharkey joins Tughans from Sheehan in Dublin, bringing more than 15 years’ specialist experience advising on a broad range of commercial property matters across both

Global law firm Baker McKenzie has appointed Helena Woodward as executive director of its centre in Belfast. The firm's Belfast centre provides business and professional services support to its clients and offices around the world. Established in 2014, it now employs around 500 people.