The firm this year welcomed eight new team members and moved to a new 7,500 sq ft office in Belfast’s Linenhall Building.

It said it has seen particularly strong growth in the leisure and hospitality sector, with a 50 per cent increase in the licensing of convenience stores, as well as supporting clients in a number of high profile acquisitions.

Managing director Chris Ross, whose great-step-grandfather founded the firm over 130 years ago, said: “2024 has been a fantastic year of growth for McKees.

“We have added to our teams, experienced a 20 per cent growth in business, expertly supported our increasing client base and moved into a new office as we prepare for continued growth next year. 

“Whilst all parts of the business have performed very well, we have really made our mark on Northern Ireland’s leisure and hospitality sector which has been the biggest area of growth for McKees this year.

“Led by Linus Murray and Andrea McCann, our team has been acting on behalf of clients in an extensive range of issues including securing licenses and the acquisition of new tourism and hospitality properties.”

“I am proud of the strong and experienced team we have built and of the exceptional service we provide our clients. We’re ending 2024 in a strong position and have exciting plans for our continued growth in 2025.”