Private Wealth Law

Carson McDowell remains a leading choice for private wealth matters in Northern Ireland. Its private client team handles a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including estate planning and administration, wills and trusts.

"It is a professional and trustworthy firm offering multiple services with many specialists who are knowledgeable."

"I was very impressed with the grasp of financial and personal circumstances and the knowledge and approach to dealing with matters in a trusted and competent manner."

"They have excellent technical knowledge and the ability to explain these clearly to clients and in a professional manner. All members know their areas of expertise and make excellent contributions."

"They are highly skilled and knowledgeable in dealing with complex areas of private client matters, giving us high confidence from partner level to associates."

Neil Bleakley is head of the firm's private client team and he regularly advises wealthy clients on complex trust and estate planning and administration matters. "Neil is a top-class lawyer in the private client world, I wouldn't think twice about recommending his skills, knowledge and client care to anyone." "Neil is a committed professional who understands clients' requirements clearly and delivers a friendly and focused service." "Neil is a great all-round client service partner who is measured, shows commercial application and works well with clients."

Associate Naomi Lamont advises on all aspects of private wealth law, including estate planning and trust administration matters. "Naomi has the perfect balance of knowledge, professionalism, efficiency and approachability. She is down to earth." "She strikes me as someone who is confident and comes across as having good competency and manner with clients."