UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland
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Provided by Carson McDowell
Carson McDowell has a team of highly experienced lawyers specialising in all aspects of public procurement. Whether you are a purchaser in the public sector, procure contracts in the utilities sector or bid for these types of contracts, we can help.
We are a dedicated procurement law team based in Northern Ireland, but advising throughout the UK. We support our clients across a wide range of procurement matters, from strategic planning and conduct of the procurement process, to resolving disputes. Our clients rely on us for our expertise, innovative approach and pragmatic advice.
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Carson McDowell is a trusted adviser for a number of public and private organisations from the housing, education, utilities and construction sectors. It assists with tender documentation and bids and challenges concerning procurement exercises in and outside of Northern Ireland.
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Carson McDowell advised Queens University Belfast on procurement matters for its Momentum One Zero project.
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I could not ask for any more from Carson McDowell. They are first class in all they do.
They demonstrate clear strategic thinking, deep legal knowledge and a strong grasp of the commercial environment.
They are distinguished by their ability to explain difficult matters in understandable language.
The diligence of the Carson McDowell team has been instrumental for running an excellent procurement exercise.
Their understanding of our business and their commercial awareness never cease to amaze me.
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Declan Magee navigates both public and private-side clients through all stages of procurement challenges. He has recently handed work for clients in the utilities, transport and construction sectors.
Declan demonstrates exceptional expertise in every aspect of his work.
Declan is excellent. He has a calm approach and is very reassuring.
He is responsive, practical and focused on delivering solutions for our business.
He is a tremendous all-rounder.
Declan is a highly effective procurement lawyer with an excellent strategic approach.
Kerry Teahan advises public and private sector clients on all facets of the competitive dialogue process and compliance with competition rules. Teahan heads Carson McDowell's procurement and competition teams.
Kerry consistently navigates complex procurement challenges with ease and always finds practical solutions to get us out of tight spots.
Kerry provides reassurance through her detailed approach.
She is immensely well informed and is fast, detailed and extremely efficient.
Kerry is first class in all she does.
Kerry is an experienced procurement lawyer, and the quality of her deliverables are extremely high.
Niamh Magee advises many of the key contracting authorities and utilities in Northern Ireland on complex procurement law issues, including drafting procurement documents, compliance, and bringing and defending against litigation.
Niamh demonstrates her willingness to understand the client's requirements.
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Public Procurement
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Kerry Teahan
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