UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland
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Carson McDowell boasts a market-leading employment team that provides a full and commercial service to an impressive clientele. The firm is renowned for the strength of both its contentious and non-contentious work. Its lawyers act for regional and multinational clients from a range of sectors including manufacturing, retail and travel. The team's activity has included advising on discrimination claims and industrial relations.
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Carson McDowell acted for Seagate Technology Ireland in a trade union recognition dispute involving its manufacturing facility in Derry.
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The team demonstrate outstanding professionalism and legal understanding, combined with genuine empathy and professional awareness.
Carson McDowell is very easy to work with and turns around queries and responses quickly.
Carson McDowell is an excellent firm with deep expertise and a very professional approach.
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Orlagh has excellent business partnering and employment law skills, and she understands the culture of our business and our commercial decisions. Her knowledge and skill set are fantastic.
Orlagh is a very smart lawyer who provides excellent and pragmatic advice.
Rachel is extremely knowledgeable and commercially astute.
Rachel is a first choice for employment law in Northern Ireland.
Rachel is very responsive; she is absolutely fantastic.
Rachel is an exceptional solicitor.
Sarah is a fantastic resource. She is diligent and gives good, sound advice that our business always aligns with.
It is always a relief to have Sarah providing advice; she's totally reliable and extremely responsive.
Sarah has an enviable marriage of client handing and legal analysis.
Sarah is always very practical and knows our company and culture very well, providing excellent advice.
She is technically very good.
Hannah McGrath is a senior associate in the firm's employment team. She advises employers on both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Hannah is a rising star. She is very thorough in her approach and works well with us.
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