The firm was founded in November 2003 by Gordon McElroy and Anne Marie Kelly. Alongside Maria Conway, the team of three operated from a small office located in the former Anglo Irish Bank building on Great Victoria Street. Ms Conway was appointed director in 2007 and David McAlinden, who merged his own law practice with MKB Law, became the firm’s fourth director in October 2016.

Today, MKB Law employs 38 members of staff and spans two floors within the same building which now includes an open-planned fully integrated working space and eight meeting rooms with video conferencing facilities.

Mr McElroy said: “As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we reflect with immense gratitude on the remarkable journey that has brought us to this milestone. Over the past two decades, MKB Law has been dedicated to providing exceptional legal services, fostering meaningful client relationships, and contributing to the fabric of the Belfast business community.

“As we look ahead, we are excited about the opportunities that lie in the future of our firm. We remain committed to growth and expansion and aim to double our turnover and increase our staff numbers to 60 by 2030.

“We wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our colleagues, clients and contacts for being an integral part of our journey.”