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Education: Institutions - Northern Ireland

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What the Team is Known For

Carson McDowell has a highly impressive education team that consists of a number of specialists in related disciplines, including employment, construction and corporate work. The team is particularly well-versed in technology matters, including strong expertise in data protection. The firm acts for major universities, as well as numerous further education institutions and schools across Northern Ireland.

Work Highlights

  • Carson McDowell acted as sole legal advisor to Queen's University Belfast advising on a range of issues including intellectual property, IT, data protection, real estate and procurement matters.

Strengths

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The experience and knowledge of Carson McDowell's team is evident.

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Carson McDowell has very strong co-ordination and joined up processes meaning that all complex and multifaceted issues are managed effectively.

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Carson McDowell's response times are excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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Declan Magee
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Declan Magee
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Declan Magee is a partner at Carson McDowell who is recognised for representing universities and education institutions, regularly advising on challenging projects and policy matters

Declan Magee has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to understand our business' perspective.

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Orlagh O'Neill
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Orlagh O'Neill
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Orlagh O'Neill leads Carson McDowell's education department and is noted for her ability in contentious matters, including discrimination claims and disputes involving the discipline of students. As head of the firm's employment team, she is particularly adept at handling employment matters on behalf of higher education institutions and governing bodies.

Orlagh provides excellent legal support on complex matters.

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Dawn McKnight
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Dawn McKnight
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Dawn McKnight is a partner in the education team at Carson McDowell and focuses her time on the spin-out sector. Her clients include Northern Irish universities, government bodies and university-owned subsidiaries.

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Declan Magee
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Declan Magee
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Orlagh O'Neill
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Orlagh O'Neill
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Dawn McKnight
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Dawn McKnight
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