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Carson McDowell

Real Estate Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland

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Carson McDowell

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Real Estate Litigation - Northern Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Carson McDowell has a respected practice with a strong capacity for representing clients in various property disputes, including trespass, nuisance and dilapidations claims. Its clients include sizeable developers and national retailers. The team offers considerable experience in contentious matters relating to residential and commercial premises, as well as social infrastructure assets.
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Work Highlights

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  • Carson McDowell is advising a Burger King franchise and other tenants in Connswater Shopping Centre in both a potential injunction to restrain the closure of the centre and a damages action arising from breach of tenant leases.

Strengths

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  • Carson McDowell are the market leaders in this field in the jurisdiction. No other law firm in NI can match the depth and quality of lawyers they have. They offer exceptional levels of service.

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  • Their lawyers are all highly proactive and responsive, always ensuring they outperform their opposite numbers on speed of response and clarity of advice. They have a commercially balanced approach.

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  • They have a vast range of legal specialists within the practice, and they manage customers' expectations very well. I can call upon a barrister for an opinion for complex questions without fail.

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  • They offer expert advice across a range of different legal areas. Their legal advisers are always accessible and provide timely advice and answers. They show a high level of commercial awareness.

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  • Carson McDowell are always proactive, and they have excellent communication processes. We receive regular updates. They continue to provide us with clear and authoritative advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Declan Magee
    Declan Magee

    Declan Magee

    Declan Magee maintains an excellent reputation for his real estate litigation practice. He handles a range of matters that includes dilapidations claims and cases concerning nuisance and covenant issues.

    • Declan has been an outstanding support to us. He has provided excellent, practical legal advice.

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    • He is an exceptional leader.

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    • Declan Magee is a highly skilled litigator who is quick to offer practical solutions to contentious problems.

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    • Declan Magee provided very good advice and service in a complicated litigation.

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  • John Dugdale
    John Dugdale

    John Dugdale

    John Dugdale is recommended for his experience in handling high-value property disputes, such as those concerning claims for damage and dilapidations claims, lease termination, nuisance and rights of way.

    • John Dugdale offered the highest level of professionalism, knowledge, service and trustworthiness. He inspired confidence in the process.

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    • His focus on the subject and talking through the process is welcome. His calm nature and option seeking, together with good communication to the other side, shows maturity.

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    • John provides clear advice in a way that reassures the trustees. He is proactive and reassuring.

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    • John Dugdale's overall support and responsiveness were excellent.

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