Northern Ireland

Carson McDowell has announced that Roger McMillan and Neasa Quigley will split the responsibilities of managing partner between them after Michael Johnston steps down in May. Mr Johnston's eight-year term as managing partner will end on 1 May 2019, though he will continue to act as a consultant to t

The Department of Justice has launched a public consultation on proposals for a ten per cent increase on all fees in the civil courts from April 2019. The consultation document also sets out proposals for a number of new fees, including the introduction of a fee for a review hearing in the High Cour

Arthur Cox has welcomed new figures showing the value of loans approved for Northern Ireland small and medium enterprises (SMEs) totalled £415 million in Q3 2018. Stuart Mansfield, finance partner at Arthur Cox, said: "The level of borrowing illustrates that, while demand for finance remains s

A former school bus driver and youth club leader who was convicted of indecent assault and gross indecency with a child has lost an appeal against his conviction in the Court of Appeal. The victim, who was 11 when the abuse began, died before the case came to trial – however the prosecution re

Business immigration solicitor Conor McCrory recently addressed business, government and education leaders from Shenyang at an event in Belfast City Hall.

Solicitor Joe Rice has announced his retirement as co-chair of the Pro Bono Choir. The choir of solicitors, barristers and judges recently performed Christmas carols at St. Anne's Cathedral in Belfast.

The Ministry of Defence has set up a legal unit to consider new legislation to protect former British soldiers from prosecution. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson, announcing the move, said it was aimed at helping to protect soldiers who served in Northern Ireland and Iraq from a "witch-hunt".

The UK government is proposing to give new powers to two independent human rights watchdogs in Northern Ireland after Brexit, The Detail reports. As part of its withdrawal deal, the government has committed to allocate special oversight and enforcement powers to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Com

Downpatrick-based Murlands Solicitors raised nearly £2,700 for Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke during its charity wills month in January.

DWF Belfast is part of the UK-wide team that has secured an appointment to the UK government's Crown Commercial Service (CCS) legal framework panel. The CCS brings together policy, advice and direct buying to provide commercial services to the public sector. DWF has been appointed to a new three-yea

The Department of Justice has launched a public consultation seeking views on measures to address stalking in Northern Ireland. The Stalking - A Serious Concern consultation focuses on the impact of stalking on victims and the wider community and asks whether the introduction of a specific offence o

Over 130 solicitors attended the Law Society of Northern Ireland's annual dinner on HMS Caroline in Belfast, sponsored by Stewart Title.

An application by two retired police officers challenging the Police Ombudsman’s report into the Loughinisland massacre has been dismissed in the High Court. Emphasising the independence of the office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland and its obligation to investigate, Mrs Justice S

Misuse of social media poses a new threat to the criminal justice system because of the influence of unchallenged commentary on already vulnerable juries, a leading barrister has warned.

The Law Society of Northern Ireland has welcomed Suzanne Rice as its new president for 2018/19. Ms Rice was junior vice president in 2017/18 under outgoing president Eileen Ewing, who will remain on the presidential team as senior vice president.