Northern Ireland

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.

European law firm Fieldfisher has appointed Stuart Marks as business services centre director in Belfast. Mr Marks brings over over 15 years' leadership experience in professional and legal services across Northern Ireland and internationally.

A solicitor has raised more than £6,500 for one of Northern Ireland's leading cancer charities in memory of a late friend. Jenny Moore, a senior employment lawyer at Danske Bank, is aiming to raise at least £9,100 for Marie Curie NI following the loss of her friend Sarah Hooks.

Northern Ireland's all-party group on access to justice has put a spotlight on children and young people in the criminal justice system. Eoghan McKenna, chair of the Law Society of Northern Ireland's criminal law committee, was among experts contributing to this week's discussion.

The Law Society of Northern Ireland has welcomed 13 new members to its ruling Council following an election which saw a significant increase in turnout. The body that represents and regulates more than 3,000 practising solicitors reported a turnout of 28.2 per cent in the election, up from 17.8 per

UK law firm TLT has appointed corporate lawyer Michael Hamill as a partner in the firm's Belfast office. Mr Hamill joins TLT from Pinsent Masons, having led that firm's corporate team in Belfast.

Northern Ireland's economy minister has reiterated plans to introduce paid leave for victims of domestic abuse by May 2027. Dr Caoimhe Archibald said she intended to have legislation to implement the provisions in the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Act (NI) 2022 in place before the end of the Asse

Legal proceedings could be brought against the Northern Ireland Executive over its failure to respond to a report backing a public inquiry into clerical sexual abuse. No decisions have yet been taken in response to the recommendations in the report, which was submitted in July but has yet to be publ

Northern Ireland firm Wilson Nesbitt has committed to a 50 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 and a 100 per cent reduction by 2050. The law firm is the latest signatory to Business in the Community NI's climate action pledge, designed to encourage organisations to commit to reducing thei