Services
We offer a full range of legal services. Our office is located in Belfast but we offer advice and assistance to individuals throughout Northern Ireland including attendances at Police Stations and Courts.
We encourage you to click on the links below to find out more about the services we offer.
Contact us today to arrange a confidential appointment with one of our solicitors.
If you require advice on a matter which is not included in the services we offer please contact us and we will do all we can to assist you.
Advice at Police Station
Free legal advice is available to anyone arrested or facing interview at a Police Station regardless of their financial or personal circumstances. Being accused or suspected of any criminal offence no matter how minor is a worrying and anxious experience. It is never too early to consult a solicitor. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to offer you advice over the telephone or in person if you are arrested or attending a Police interview.
Contact us today for further information.
Civil Litigation
We specialise in all areas of litigation including the key area of personal injury. Our civil section is led by Jim Sheridan who has 20 years experience as a solicitor in this area. If you have been injured, had your property damaged or suffered a loss we provide experienced and efficient advice to ensure you receive the maximum compensation.
We offer specialist advice in the following areas;
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accident at work
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asbestos compensation
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road traffic accident
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tripping/slipping claims
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medical negligence
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neighbour disputes
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occupier’s liability
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public liability
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product liability
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defamation and libel actions
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harassment and discrimination actions
Contact us today for further information.
Commercial
Our expert team has vast experience with all aspects of commercial law.
We offer specialist advice on;
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Purchases and Sales of Commercial Properties
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Commercial Leases
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Tenancy Agreements
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Landlord and Tenant Management Issues
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Lease Renewals
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Dissolution of Partnership
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Planning Issues
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Commercial Mortgages
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Liquor Licensing
Contact us today for further information.
Conveyancing & Property Law
Buying or selling a property always comes with added stress particularly during this difficult and uncertain time in the property market. We offer our expertise to make this process as simple and straightforward as possible.
We provide advice and support in the following areas;
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Buying or Selling Property
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Entering, Extending or Transferring a Lease
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Terms and Conditions of Leases
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Landlord & Tenant
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Property Disputes
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Re-mortgages
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Transfer of Equity
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Housing Association Buy to Right Scheme
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Commercial Leases
Contact us today for further information.
Criminal Defence
We have a long established and highly respected reputation for criminal defence work. Our criminal team is led by Seamus Leonard who has 20 years experience in defending all types of criminal cases including;
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public order offences
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robbery
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assault
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sexual offences
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murder
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fraud
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drugs offences
Being charged with a criminal offence is a distressing experience and having the right legal representation is essential. We offer representation at the highest standard and will provide prompt, well-informed advice in a confidential, non-judgemental manner.
Contact us today for further information.
Employment
We have particular expertise in the field of employment law and have represented both employees and employers before the Industrial Tribunal and Fair Employment Tribunal for Northern Ireland.
We offer a confidential advice service for anyone facing problems at work regardless of how minor the problem may seem. We can provide practical advice and assistance to ensure that your rights are protected and you are treated fairly and legally in the workplace.
We offer specialised advice in the following areas;
- Race, Sex, Age and Disability Discrimination in the Workplace
- Victimisation in the Workplace
- Disciplinary/grievance
- Unfair Dismissal
- Maternity and Parental Rights
- Redundancy
- Working Hours and National Minimum Wage
- Workplace Disputes
- Employment Tribunal Proceedings
- Contracts and Terms and Conditions of Employment
Contact us today for further information.
Family & Matrimonial
Separation
The breakdown of any relationship can be upsetting and difficult. We offer practical advice tailored to your circumstances to assist you in resolving all the issues that arise when a relationship ends.
We provide advice on;
- Divorce and Separation
- Dissolution of Civil Partnership
- Matrimonial Separation Agreements
- Maintenance
- Financial Disputes
- Change of Name
- Mediation
Children
Our expert team are also able to advise on matters concerning children including;
- Contact Proceedings
- Residence/custody
- Adoption
- Children in Care
- Child Abduction & the Hague Convention
Domestic violence is a prominent problem in many relationships. Sometimes when a relationship ends or during a relationship you may require immediate protection. We offer prompt, non judgmental assistance if you find yourself in those circumstances. We provide experienced advice on obtaining Non Molestation Orders and Injunctions.
Contact us today for further information.
Human Rights & Judicial Review
If you have been affected by the unlawful decision, policy or practice of a public body we provide specialised advice to assist you in challenging that decision. We will represent you in challenges against Councils, Government Departments, health authorities, housing authorties, the PSNI, the Northern Ireland Prison Service, the Probation Board for Northern Ireland and the UK Border Agency. We understand most people who want to challenge a public body will feel isolated and often intimidated. We are committed to upholding your rights as the individual and will represent you to the highest standard.
We have particular expertise in representing prisoners whose rights are infringed by the Northern Ireland Prisoner Service and challenging immigration decisions of the UK Border Agency.
Contact us today for further information.
Immigration
The UK has a large influx of immigrants each year. Moving to a new Country is a stressful and often daunting experience. We recognise most immigrants can feel isolated especially when facing problems with their immigration status. If you are a new immigrant in the UK or have been resident in the UK for some time we are here to help you understand the rights available to you in the UK. We specialise in all areas of immigration including claims for asylum, applications for citizenship and settlement, extension of Visas, deportation, illegal entry into the UK, visas, family members’ applications and immigration offences.
Contact us today for further information.
Wills & Probate
Why make a will?
A will ensures your wishes are respected after your death and is the means through which you can provide for your loved ones. Failure to make a will can place added stress and expense on the loved ones you leave behind. Most importantly your estate may not automatically pass to the person you may have wished it to pass to. It is a simple, inexpensive and quick process to make a will. We encourage you to visit us for comprehensive, reliable advice on making your will. We also offer home services to the elderly or those unable to attend our office.
Services we offer following the loss of a loved one.
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult challenges the majority of us will face in a lifetime. During this time the obligation to organise the estate of the deceased person is an added burden. We are available to assist in this difficult time. We offer a prompt and efficient service which includes assisting you in understanding your loved one’s will or advising on the steps that need to be taken if there is no will, liaising with the financial organisations, preparing the inheritance tax forms, obtaining the necessary grant of probate to enable the estate to be closed and distributing the estate.
We also offer specialised advice if a dispute arises over the contents of a will or a claim is made to the deceased’s estate and applications for Powers of Attorney.