Family/Matrimonial
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 1
Chambers Review
Caldwell & Robinson is well versed in dealing with multi-jurisdictional issues and cases involving high-value assets. The team advises on matters ranging from divorce proceedings to international child relocations and abductions, including Hague Convention cases. The firm assists government and state agencies with the registration of orders in other jurisdictions with the benefit of practitioners who are qualified to practise in Northern Ireland, England and Wales, and the Republic of Ireland.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their solicitors are all extremely proficient and able when dealing with difficult or complex issues, without exception."
"Caldwell & Robinson takes on many cases with an international element and has built up a significant knowledge of the issues involved."
"Caldwell & Robinson acts in all areas with particular expertise in family on both sides of the border, which is very useful. They are very efficient, being in the main a paperless office."
"The support is excellent with really high standards of communication and flexibility. Requests for service are met with a desire to support clients and ensure the best possible outcomes."
"Their solicitors are all extremely proficient and able when dealing with difficult or complex issues, without exception."
"Caldwell & Robinson takes on many cases with an international element and has built up a significant knowledge of the issues involved."
"Caldwell & Robinson acts in all areas with particular expertise in family on both sides of the border, which is very useful. They are very efficient, being in the main a paperless office."
"The support is excellent with really high standards of communication and flexibility. Requests for service are met with a desire to support clients and ensure the best possible outcomes."
Notable Practitioners
Karen O'Leary heads the family law department at Caldwell & Robinson and advises on matters concerning both matrimonial finance and children. She garners praise for her international expertise and is frequently engaged to assist with Hague Convention proceedings.
"Karen demonstrates intelligence, industry and empathy in her management of cases."
"I think Karen is head and shoulders above the rest. She's particularly well regarded in relation to complex HNW cases."
"Karen O'Leary is a true leader and there's no question as to her expertise."
"It is a delight to work with Karen as she brings so much expertise to a case. She is a most formidable opponent."
"Karen's communication with and on behalf of clients is of the highest calibre. She is transparent, informed and correctly pitched to achieve the best outcomes."