LAWYER PROFILE

Hugh McGrattan

UK 2026

Carson McDowell

Ranked in 1 practice area

Professional Negligence

Northern Ireland

16 years ranked

About

Provided by Carson McDowell

Practice Areas

Hugh heads up the specialist Professional Negligence team within Carson McDowell’s Litigation department. He has acted in the defence of professional indemnity claims for over 25 years and is very highly regarded in this jurisdiction due to his specialist knowledge in this area and breadth of experience. Hugh acts on behalf of a range of insurers and insured professionals including accountants, architects, engineers, insurance brokers, surveyors, and solicitors.

Career

Hugh graduated from Queen’s University, Belfast and qualified as a Solicitor in 1983. He joined Carson McDowell in 2015 as Partner and Head of the firm’s Professional Indemnity team. Before that he was Partner in another leading Belfast firm for over 20 years.

Professional Memberships

The Law Society of Northern Ireland.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Professional Negligence - Northern Ireland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Hugh McGrattan continues to be highly respected for his longstanding experience in professional negligence matters. He acts for clients in a wide range of sectors, including the construction and legal industries.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Hugh McGrattan is outstanding in his field and is an industry leader.
Professional NegligenceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Hugh McGrattan is a seasoned litigator and a great lawyer.
Professional NegligenceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Hugh knows exactly what he's doing all of the time.
Professional NegligenceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Hugh McGrattan is an excellent litigator.
Professional NegligenceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
With Hugh, it’s a collaboration and you know you are in safe hands and that he will get the job done.
Professional NegligenceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession