Ivor McAteer KC

Mr McAteer called to the Bar of Northern Ireland in 1990 and took silk in 2020. He was also qualified south of the border, calling to the Bar of Ireland in 1999.

He is survived by his wife Karen and children Amy, Matthew, Claire and Eimear. The house is private until funeral arrangements are confirmed, according to FuneralTimes.com.

In a statement, Moira Smyth KC, chair of the Bar Council of Northern Ireland, said: “The shock of Ivor’s passing has deeply affected the Bar where he was a well-known, highly respected and extremely popular colleague.

“There is an acutely sombre atmosphere today within the Bar Library with many barristers deeply shocked at this sudden and tragic news. Ivor was a friend to many in the profession and was universally recognised as a very able, kind and supportive colleague.

“On behalf of the Bar Council, we offer our deepest condolences to Ivor’s family and many friends. We offer them our steadfast support in the very difficult days ahead and will aim to help them in any way we can.”