Carson McDowell
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Awarded leading firm in Europe 2025
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Carson McDowell is the largest independent law firm in Northern Ireland. Headquartered in Belfast, with offices in Dublin, the firm employs over 200 staff, including 130 solicitors, and is led by a team of 41 partners.
Carson McDowell has the most prominent healthcare team across the island of Ireland. Our Dublin team, based at 27-28 Herbert Place , is led by Sinéad Keavey, Partner and Head of the Office. Sinéad was appointed in November 2020 as part of Carson McDowell’s ongoing expansion in Ireland, and since joining the firm, our Irish team has continued to grow.
We are making a significant impact in Ireland due to our robust and innovative approach to managing clinical negligence claims. Our results and the confidence our clients have in our ability to deliver ensure that we will continue our growth trajectory. We have and continue to experience an increased volume of instructions in high-value and complex cases.
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UK - Head office
County Antrim
Murray House Murray Street , Belfast, County Antrim, UK, BT1 6DN, Belfast
Ireland
County Dublin
27-28 Herbert Place , Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, D02 DC97, Dublin
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Articles, highlights and press releases
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Carson McDowell strengthens its Litigation team with the appointment of Partner Gary Adair
Carson McDowell is pleased to announce the expansion of its Litigation & Dispute Resolution team with the appointment of Gary Adair as a Partner. Gary brings over 17 years of experience in insolvency, restructuring, and debt recovery.
Directory feedback commends Carson McDowell for being a “powerhouse of a team”.
The 2025 legal directories have praised Carson McDowell for its outstanding performance in a wide range of practice areas, its talented individuals, and its exceptional customer service, reconfirming Carson McDowell's reputation as the leader in commercial law.
Carson McDowell has strengthened its leadership team by becoming a 40-partner firm
Leading independent law firm Carson McDowell has announced seven Partner promotions.
Carson McDowell has announced its largest trainee intake
Carson McDowell, the largest independent law firm in Northern Ireland, continues to grow and invest in top legal talent with the recent appointment of ten trainee solicitors. These new recruits join the seven trainees already part of the firm's Solicitor Training Programme.
Carson McDowell invests in the brightest young talent
Carson McDowell, Northern Ireland’s largest independent law firm, continues to grow and to invest in the brightest legal talent with the appointment of seven trainee solicitors.
Carson McDowell expands with appointment of four new partners in Belfast & Dublin.
Belfast law firm Carson McDowell has continued its recent expansion with the appointment of four new partners in Belfast and Dublin.
Managing Partner, Roger McMillan awarded the prestigious 2022 MPL Industry Defender Award
Carson McDowell’s Managing Partner and Head of Healthcare, Roger McMillan has been named as a recipient of the 2022 Industry Defender Award by the Board of Directors of the Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Association.
Carson McDowell strengthens its Litigation team with the appointment of Partner Gary Adair
Carson McDowell is pleased to announce the expansion of its Litigation & Dispute Resolution team with the appointment of Gary Adair as a Partner. Gary brings over 17 years of experience in insolvency, restructuring, and debt recovery.
Directory feedback commends Carson McDowell for being a “powerhouse of a team”.
The 2025 legal directories have praised Carson McDowell for its outstanding performance in a wide range of practice areas, its talented individuals, and its exceptional customer service, reconfirming Carson McDowell's reputation as the leader in commercial law.
Carson McDowell has strengthened its leadership team by becoming a 40-partner firm
Leading independent law firm Carson McDowell has announced seven Partner promotions.
Carson McDowell has announced its largest trainee intake
Carson McDowell, the largest independent law firm in Northern Ireland, continues to grow and invest in top legal talent with the recent appointment of ten trainee solicitors. These new recruits join the seven trainees already part of the firm's Solicitor Training Programme.
Carson McDowell invests in the brightest young talent
Carson McDowell, Northern Ireland’s largest independent law firm, continues to grow and to invest in the brightest legal talent with the appointment of seven trainee solicitors.
Carson McDowell expands with appointment of four new partners in Belfast & Dublin.
Belfast law firm Carson McDowell has continued its recent expansion with the appointment of four new partners in Belfast and Dublin.
Managing Partner, Roger McMillan awarded the prestigious 2022 MPL Industry Defender Award
Carson McDowell’s Managing Partner and Head of Healthcare, Roger McMillan has been named as a recipient of the 2022 Industry Defender Award by the Board of Directors of the Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Association.