Carson McDowell
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Carson McDowell is headquartered in Belfast, with offices in Dublin, employing over 230 staff, including 136 solicitors led by 45 partners. Carson McDowell has the most prominent healthcare team across the island of Ireland. Our Dublin team, based at 6 Northbrook Road, Ranelagh, is led by Sinéad Keavey, Partner, who was appointed in 2020 as part of Carson McDowell’s ongoing expansion in Ireland. Since joining the firm, our Irish team has continued to grow and make a significant impact
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UK - Head office
County Antrim
Murray House Murray Street , Belfast, County Antrim, UK, BT1 6DN, Belfast
Ireland
County Dublin
6 Northbrook Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, , Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, D06 PH32, Dublin
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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.
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