‘ALG has one of the largest dispute resolution teams in Belfast. They deal with high-value and complex litigation and can deal with even the largest cases.’

‘Sam Corbett is a market leader and one of the best solicitors in Belfast. He is a stand-out litigator, both approachable and personable, but with unrivalled legal knowledge and is tactically astute. Chris Coulter is another exceptionally clever and very promising litigator and Micaela Diver is a very good procurement lawyer.’

‘The team provides comprehensive support with litigation in Northern Ireland, giving good commercial advice underpinned by a strong knowledge of the relevant law and court practices and procedures.’

‘Carson McDowell is an excellent firm and acts as a one-stop shop, making them an ideal partner firm. They are very responsive and consistently deliver desired outcomes, devising innovative solutions. Could not recommend this firm highly enough!’

‘Hugh McGrattan is the market leader in his field – an excellent solicitor who is the go-to in the industry. Declan Magee is a first-rate corporate solicitor – responsive to clients’ needs and adept at balancing the needs of all parties to deliver good outcomes.’

‘The team is willing to listen to their clients and gather industry-specific information, which increases their impact.’

‘Brilliant and highly regarded team. Market leaders in litigation in Belfast.’

‘Patrick Brown is a doyen of procurement in Belfast. Toby McMurray is a brilliant litigator and fantastic at finding commercial solutions for insolvency and general commercial litigation. Michael McCord is a very strong construction lawyer.’

‘Tughans is a brilliant firm that has provided exceptional service during our ongoing case with a department in the N. Ireland government. Their flexible hours and precise advice are unprecedented compared to what I have ever seen working with law firms around the world. The collaboration provided us confidence in knowing that they actually cared about getting our case to a resolution.’

‘They have exceptional lawyers who understand their clients’ needs.’

‘Catriona Gibson is an excellent litigator – she is a great strategist. She was the first female Managing Partner of a law firm in Northern Ireland for good reason. She really is the iron fist in the velvet glove.’

‘Chris Ritchie has good local knowledge and gives insightful advice about how to handle matters.’

‘Forward-looking; client-focused; experts in their field; modern; great use of technology.’

‘Michael King – expertise in IP law.’

‘Assisted with a complex will construction point in relation to a potential charitable trust.’

‘The practice provides a top-class service which cannot be beaten. The members are friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and efficient. Barbara Creed is the best solicitor I have used.’

‘Barbara Creed is personable, very experienced and gives accurate advice that is easily understood and is always practical.’

‘DMcD has a very high standard of personnel. They are very experienced and commercially motivated in favour of their clients.’

‘The team take a pragmatic approach to achieving a solution.’

‘The team is knowledgeable, commercial, and strategic. They also communicate well with clients.’

‘Caroline Prunty is a fantastic litigator – I would recommend Caroline and her team for all NI contentious matters.’

‘Mills Selig’s dispute resolution team is considered amongst the best in the NI market with a well-deserved reputation for close client liaison, fast response and considered legal and tactical advice.’

‘Emma Hunt is regarded as one of the most experienced and skilled commercial and regulatory litigators in NI. Kirsten Magee’s arrival from a leading competitor firm has boosted the firm’s depth and offering. Maeve Fisher’s profile and reputation continue to grow. Strong tactical nous is a hallmark with each dispute subject to strategic analysis at the outset with a view to devising a plan which best aligns with the client’s objective, be that rapidly progressing legal proceedings, negotiated settlement, or alternative dispute resolution.’

‘The Mills Selig team is very experienced and capable. They are adept at handling complex cases and on an urgent basis.’

‘The team is excellent, respected and client-focused.’

‘David Kirkpatrick is experienced and provides wise advice. Catherine Mallon is responsive and focused.’

‘David Kirkpatrick is the partner with whom I have the most contact. He is a good lawyer with a shrewd commercial eye who handles clients with great skill.’

‘The Shoosmiths LLP team has an unrivalled ability to call on vast experience from across the United Kingdom and further afield to ensure that its clients have the broadest possible dispute resolution offering. I can attest to the quality and thoroughness of their preparation of a case. The disputes team is a well-resourced team of dedicated and hard-working lawyers who are as intelligent as they are pragmatic.’

‘Ciaran McCorry is an astute lawyer who thinks creatively and pragmatically; he has an outstanding knowledge of law and procedure and a profound understanding of the marketplace and his clients’ needs. There is a thoroughness to Niall Marken’s work and preparation that makes him a joy to work with. Tanya Surgeon is very clearly an exceptionally intelligent lawyer, and her deep understanding of the law lends itself well to the most complex and technical disputes.’

‘The firm is ahead of its competitors when it comes to the preparation of briefs to counsel. They are approachable and, importantly, contactable to work through issues which arise throughout the life of a case. This level of collaboration is often absent when dealing with other firms.’

‘The team is collaborative and very responsive. Their communications are clear, concise and easily understood.’

‘The team are all extremely knowledgeable in the field, exceptionally well organised and resourced, always prepared to be robust in the protection and promotion of their client’s interests and also able to balance this with a commercial and common sense approach to dispute resolution.’ 

‘Graeme Moore is very much at the top of the tree in the local legal market, combining an acute intelligence, exceptional preparation and attention to detail and a wealth of sector experience with outstanding client care skills and an acute sense of commerciality and common sense. Other stand-out performers include Michelle McCullough, who is knowledgeable, always well prepared and imbued with a client-focused sense of commerciality.’

‘I work mainly in recoveries with Chris Goodfellow and Chris McCluskey and I have always found them to be accommodating and available if there are any queries. They are very understanding and take the time to talk through the more complicated issues that have arisen in some of the cases. We have organised for them to come into the office to deliver some training to the department on the legal processes, which was received very well.’

‘Mark Taggart is a leading individual in professional negligence.’

‘Mark Taggart is a market leader and is an excellent solicitor who has a real eye for detail. ’ 

‘Great communication levels, high response levels and good constructive feedback on internal documentation.’

‘We only work with Matthew Howse and have found him to be engaging.’

‘The team’s strength lies in their listening and communication skills. They show empathy and compassion to their clients. If my designated lawyer was not present, I was put through to his associate, who was as fully versed with the case as my primary lawyer. The firm has good communications and collaboration with other legal professionals from whom we needed independent opinions; top experts in their field were assigned to my case.’

‘Broad experience and a very effective and well-regarded litigation team.’

‘Team is very well-rounded with varying degrees of experience, which is used appropriately in the instruction.’

‘Fergal McGuire is an exceptional litigator. He provides great assurance to the client on how he is handling a case and you know that Fergal has left no stone unturned when considering the case and options available. He is technically excellent in his application of the law and is a very genuine lawyer with integrity, which is rare.’