Mr McCaughan completed his professional training and early years of practice in a Belfast commercial firm before joining Macaulay Wray’s conveyancing department in March 2013.

Senior partner Liz McKay said: “John is a great asset to the firm and brings a brilliant mind, meticulous approach and wealth of knowledge and experience to the partnership which demonstrates our continued commitment to the growth of the firm by retaining only the highest quality legal talent, providing exceptional client service and covering all bases in terms of our legal expertise.”

Macaulay Wray LLP, founded nearly 150 years ago, has a team of 11 solicitors including six partners and five associates.