Northern Ireland

Family lawyers have paid tribute to Fermanagh social worker Nuala McLaughlin, who died from Covid-19 late last year. Originally from Tyrone, Ms McLaughlin was the principal social worker at the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT). She was just 43 years old when she passed away at the end of

Dungannon solicitor Edward Orr has passed away, the Law Society of Northern Ireland has announced. Mr Orr was admitted to the roll of solicitors in November 1961, later becoming a partner at Simmons McLaughlin & Orr. He retired as a consultant in 2011.

Global legal business DWF has promoted Belfast lawyers David McNeice and Andrew Lightburn to partner and director respectively. Mr McNeice has led the firm's construction team in Belfast for around a year, while Mr Lightburn now leads its employment team.

Legislation providing for parental bereavement leave and pay will be brought to the Northern Ireland Assembly following the completion of a consultation. Economy Minister Diane Dodds has published her Department's assessment and response to the two-month consultation, which closed in August.

Limavady solicitor David Brewster has passed away at the age of 56. Mr Brewster qualified as a solicitor in September 1988 and was well known as principal of DR Brewster Solicitors.

Lawyers acting for Sir Van Morrison have launched a legal challenge against the blanket ban on live music in licensed premises in Northern Ireland. Belfast-based John J Rice & Co Solicitors is acting for the famous musician in a judicial review which argues the ban, which dates back to the begin

People who attack police officers or ambulance staff could face stiffer prison sentences in Northern Ireland following a review, Justice Minister Naomi Long has indicated. At present, offenders brought before a magistrates' court can be jailed for up to six months and those brought to the Crown Cour

Northern Ireland judges and lawyers have condemned the murder of two women judges of the Supreme Court of Afghanistan. The judges were killed on Sunday morning after gunmen ambushed the court vehicle which was taking them through northern Kabul to their office.

Arthur Cox has announced the appointment of David White as a new partner in its corporate and commercial team in Belfast. Mr White, who joined the firm from an international London law firm in 2013, works across a range of company and commercial law areas with particular expertise in advising on mer

The "Nightingale venue" established at the International Convention Centre in Belfast (ICC) to facilitate court and tribunals business has hosted a hearing for the first time. The ICC became a Nightingale venue two weeks ago but had only hosted jury empanelment until yesterday, when it hosted a Coro

Draft legislation to create a specific offence of stalking and provide for the introduction of stalking protection orders in Northern Ireland has been brought to Stormont. The 20-clause Protection from Stalking Bill introduced by Justice Minister Naomi Long yesterday marks a major step forward in a

Landmark legislation creating a specific offence of domestic abuse will be brought into effect by the end of the year after clearing its final stage in the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Bill was originally expected to be signed into law by the end of 2020, but w

A&L Goodbody has announced the extension of its partnership with Ulster Rugby and its official sponsorship of the A&L Goodbody Premium Lounge at Kingspan Stadium. The extension will see ALG continue to sponsor the venue, which underwent a £20,000 refurbishment earlier this year as part

BLM's Belfast Office has ushered in the New Year with four hires: Alanna Meeke, Klaudia Liberek, Laura Connor and Sara Brady. Solicitor Ms Meeke said: "After qualifying as a solicitor in 2017, I spent my first three years specialising in plaintiff litigation dealing mainly in the areas of indus

Ulster University law lecturer, John Keers, has been appointed to the Northern Ireland Judicial Digitisation Steering Group. The Lord Chief Justice, Sir Declan Morgan QC, has tasked the steering group with determining the judiciary’s requirements for digital transformation.