Department profile
Carson McDowell

Information Technology

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland


Carson McDowell

Rankings

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Information Technology - Northern Ireland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Carson McDowell is a highly regarded full-service IT firm covering all areas of technology law. It offers comprehensive support for contentious and commercial matters. The team contains experts in multi-jurisdictional work, including direct foreign investment for large companies investing in Irish technology. The firm is considered a go-to choice of counsel for clients in the higher education sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Carson McDowell provided a range of advice in relation to information technology to Queen's University Belfast. The firm is regularly engaged to assist with the review and drafting of contracts and also assist with ad hoc queries.

Strengths

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  • The team is highly knowledgeable with experience in regularly creating documents.

    Information Technology respondentUK
  • Carson McDowell possesses a deep understanding of legal principles and practices, ensuring they provide accurate and reliable advice.

    Information Technology respondentUK
  • The team at Carson McDowell have constantly put our organisation in the strongest position, both in the short term but always working on the long-term strategy.

    Information Technology respondentUK
  • The team's responsiveness and quick turnaround times on issues and document production meant that a tight procurement timeline could be maintained.

    Information Technology respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Dawn McKnight
    Band 1Dawn McKnight

    Dawn McKnight

    Dawn McKnight is the head of Carson McDowell's non-contentious intellectual property team and its tech sector team. She advises customers and suppliers of IT services on all manner of commercial transactions, and is particularly noted for her corporate and investment work in the tech sector startup environment.
    • Dawn McKnight is a fabulous legal adviser, a role model for others.

      Information Technology respondentUK
    • Dawn McKnight is very responsive and provides a quick turnaround.

      Information Technology respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Carson McDowell (1)

Northern Ireland

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