Carson McDowell
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Carson McDowell is Northern Ireland’s largest independent commercial law firm and one of the most significant legal businesses operating across the island of Ireland. Employing over 230 people, including 136 lawyers, and led by 45 partners, the firm represents over 50% of NI's top 100 companies, as well as international businesses operating in the region. For more than ten years, Carson McDowell has maintained its top position in Chambers UK, surpassing all NI competitors.
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Murray House Murray Street , Belfast, County Antrim, UK, BT1 6DN, Belfast
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New Senior Team takes the reins at Carson McDowell
Carson McDowell has confirmed that Orlagh O’Neill has assumed the role of Managing Partner, with Declan Magee appointed to the role of Senior Partner, effective 1 May 2026.
Carson McDowell Named Legal Firm of the Year Finalist at the British Business Awards 2026
Carson McDowell, Northern Ireland’s largest independent law firm, has been announced as a finalist for Legal Firm of the Year at the British Business Awards 2026, in association with NatWest.
Carson McDowell Announces Appointment of New Senior Team
Carson McDowell is pleased to announce the appointment of Orlagh O’Neill as Managing Partner and Declan Magee as Senior Partner, effective from 1st May 2026. These appointments mark the next phase of the firm’s strategic development as it continues to grow its market-leading presence.
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.
New Senior Team takes the reins at Carson McDowell
Carson McDowell has confirmed that Orlagh O’Neill has assumed the role of Managing Partner, with Declan Magee appointed to the role of Senior Partner, effective 1 May 2026.
Carson McDowell Named Legal Firm of the Year Finalist at the British Business Awards 2026
Carson McDowell, Northern Ireland’s largest independent law firm, has been announced as a finalist for Legal Firm of the Year at the British Business Awards 2026, in association with NatWest.
Carson McDowell Announces Appointment of New Senior Team
Carson McDowell is pleased to announce the appointment of Orlagh O’Neill as Managing Partner and Declan Magee as Senior Partner, effective from 1st May 2026. These appointments mark the next phase of the firm’s strategic development as it continues to grow its market-leading presence.
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.
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