Rory Higgins

Mr Higgins specialises in contentious commercial matters with a focus on insurance and construction, and is qualified to practice in Northern Ireland, Ireland and England and Wales.

He will be working alongside legal director Clare Templeton.

Commenting on the appointment, Ms Templeton said: “Rory is an excellent addition to our team. We continue to recruit top quality candidates and Rory will further enhance our service offering to existing and new clients. We are delighted to welcome Rory to the firm.”

Davidson McDonnell was founded in 2015 with a niche commercial property focus, and diversified into corporate/commercial and dispute resolution work in 2016.

Last year, the firm relocated to a newly-renovated Grade A office space in Longbridge House, in the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.