Department profile
Davidson McDonnell

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland


Davidson McDonnell

Rankings

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Family/Matrimonial - Northern Ireland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Davidson McDonnell advises on the full range of issues concerning financial and child arrangements following divorce and family breakdown. It can also advise on prenuptial and cohabitation agreements, as well as cross-border disputes concerning child relocation and abduction.

Strengths

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  • The makeup of the firm means that access to expertise in other areas of law which impinge on financial provision after divorce is readily at hand.

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  • They are always on hand to answer any questions, provide excellent advice and help me with my decision-making throughout the process.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Rachael Mckee
    Band 2Rachael Mckee

    Rachael Mckee

    Rachael Mckee assists clients with divorce proceedings and arrangements for children as part of her broad family law and private client practice.

    • Rachael is invested in achieving the best outcomes for her clients. She will go above and beyond what is expected.

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    • She is very forward-thinking and strategic. She is engaging and professional with full empathy for the difficult situation divorcing clients find themselves in.

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    • She is extremely knowledgeable yet also shows a great level of compassion and empathy when dealing with sensitive issues.

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    • Rachel was superb from start to finish and I can’t recommend her highly enough. Her attentiveness and knowledge were outstanding.

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  • Band 2Victoria Sterritt
    Band 2Victoria Sterritt

    Victoria Sterritt

    Victoria Sterritt has a great deal of family law experience and often advises on financial remedy cases involving high net worth individuals.

    • Victoria is an excellent and quick-witted lawyer who is effective, kind and persuasive.

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    • Victoria is so measured, she really does take the heat out of a contested case, but she is also so passionate about getting a decent outcome for her client.

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    • Victoria has a unique talent for demonstrating genuine empathy with robust and practical advice. She is exactly who you want in your corner: strong and determined but reasoned and genuine.

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Ranked Individuals at Davidson McDonnell (2)

Northern Ireland

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