
Litigation
UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland
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About
Provided by Tughans
Our team’s main focus is defending claims and advising on policy cover on behalf of insurance companies and corporate clients. Our size, coupled with our sector-specific knowledge and skills means we have the depth and expertise to help our clients control and manage claims, including those of a multi-jurisdictional nature. Our clients represent the full spectrum of the sector including insurance companies, brokers, loss adjustors, self-insured organisations, corporates and public bodies.
We work across all sectors to ensure clients receive industry-specific advice from a purpose-built dispute resolution team. It allows us to add real value by providing specialist legal knowledge and practical, business-focused insights. Ideally, and because of our close client partnership approach, we can often anticipate areas of potential disagreement and suggest ways to prevent them becoming a costly distraction.
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Work Highlights
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Tughans acted for Upstream Trade Finance on a case regarding violation of personal guarantee.
Strengths
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Tughans' insights and ability to navigate litigation in court was great for the business. The firm was clear on next steps.
Litigation respondentUKTughans carried out a very thorough review of the relevant documents and provided a solution that was not obvious to us at first sight. The firm is very commercially focused and solution-driven.
Litigation respondentUKThe firm was extremely knowledgeable and experienced in dealing with complex matters.
Litigation respondentUKWe chose Tughans as it is one of the key law firms in Northern Ireland, with long-standing commercial litigation experience. The firm is commercial and client-focused, offering pragmatic advice.
Litigation respondentUKTughans' team were highly professional and proficient in every aspect of my case. The firm's expertise was very impressive.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Michael McCord
Michael McCord heads the firm's commercial litigation department and is regarded as one of the leading practitioners in the market. His practice includes disputed contract terminations as well as claims for payment. Michael McCord is an excellent lawyer, very responsive, always available and extremely knowledgeable.
Litigation respondentUKMichael provided excellent advice and was extremely attentive.
Litigation respondentUKMichael McCord is an intelligent and experienced lawyer. He is commercially astute and a lawyer that you want on your team.
Litigation respondentUKMichael is very industrious, a good communicator with his clients and a knowledgeable lawyer across a range of sectors.
Litigation respondentUKHe is at the top of his game.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Patrick Brown
Patrick Brown is a veteran commercial litigator and the managing partner of Tughans. He is well regarded for his experience in commercial and financial services disputes.
Patrick Brown is always available and willing to get on a call to talk through things. He has a proactive approach, delivering a first-class service.
Litigation respondentUKPatrick is a very experienced litigator whose area of expertise is procurement.
Litigation respondentUKPatrick is a classy lawyer who is detail-oriented, industrious and a good communicator with his clients. He is also highly knowledgeable across a range of sectors.
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Ranked Individuals at Tughans (2)
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Michael McCord
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