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Litigation - Northern Ireland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Carson McDowell has a large team that is well versed in disputes arising from a wide spectrum of sectors and industries, including utilities and transport. The firm has a proven track record of acting on behalf of important businesses based in Northern Ireland in matters such as supply contract disputes and shareholder litigation. The team advises clients on court proceedings, with the additional ability to provide mediation services.

Work Highlights

  • Carson McDowell advised DAF Trucks on a mandate regarding plaintiffs' desire to transfer proceedings from the High Court of Northern Ireland to the Competition Appeal Tribunal in a matter regarding competition law proceedings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Declan Magee
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Declan Magee
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Band 1

Declan Magee is a highly regarded litigator with a versatile skill set. He heads Carson McDowell's litigation department and is experienced across a wide range of cases, including those relating to breaches of contract and competition law.

I believe Declan is the best lawyer to deal with given his extensive knowledge of complex cases.

Declan Magee is an expert lawyer and very professional.

Declan Magee was always very direct and clear with his assessment of the situation and the advice that he gave.

Declan Magee is a highly sensible and pragmatic lawyer, providing clear and commercially focused legal advice that is both practical and effective.

Declan Magee is an excellent lawyer and always ready to provide practical solutions to achieve sensible, commercial outcomes.

Peter Guzhar
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Peter Guzhar
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Band 2

Peter Guzhar is a commercial litigator who provides expertise in disputes concerning supply agreements and other contractual claims as well as partnership and shareholder disputes.

Peter has excellent knowledge and good engagement.

Peter Guzhar is a real team player and is a very responsive lawyer.

Peter provides a consistently professional service and is knowledgeable and proactive at all times.

Peter Guzhar is extremely competent, hard-working and personable all of which make him a very effective lawyer.

He communicates very well and is always approachable and helpful.

Lucy Clarke
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Lucy Clarke
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Up and Coming

Lucy Clarke is a dual-qualified solicitor who is well versed in a wide range of contractual disputes. She frequently acts for clients in the logistics, transport and manufacturing industries.

Lucy Clarke stands out in commercial litigation. She is a rare example of a lawyer who is diligent, responsive and really gets to the details of cases.

Lucy has been easy to work with and delivers in line with instructions. She is pleasant and readily available for calls.

We could not have asked for any better support and advice. Lucy Clarke is clearly very customer-focused and was knowledgeable about the complexities of our case, giving clear advice.

Lucy Clarke was extremely helpful and good at solving problems in an approachable and sympathetic manner.

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Litigation

Declan Magee
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Declan Magee
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Band 1
Peter Guzhar
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Peter Guzhar
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Band 2
Lucy Clarke
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Lucy Clarke
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Up and Coming