Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 1
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(028) 9024 4951Chambers Review
Carson McDowell has a large team that is well versed in disputes arising from a wide spectrum of sectors and industries, including utilities and transport. The firm has a proven track record of acting on behalf of important businesses based in Northern Ireland, in matters such as supply contract disputes and shareholder litigation. The team advises clients on court proceedings, with the additional ability to provide mediation services.
Work Highlights
- Carson McDowell acted for a utilities provider in a breach of contract dispute concerning the provision of its fleet of vehicles.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Carson McDowell is our legal adviser. They're very good at adapting to each case. If I have an issue, they are always open to discuss it and have the specific counsel for our needs."
"The team has been stellar."
"The matter in hand was relatively complex but it was interpreted and picked up very easily by the team. Matters were always dealt with and responded to in a very timely fashion."
"They have excellent knowledge of the law and are able to handle cases professionally with a great team that engages and communicates well."
"They add value to any subject you need their help on and go the extra step to share more information to support you."
"Carson McDowell is our legal adviser. They're very good at adapting to each case. If I have an issue, they are always open to discuss it and have the specific counsel for our needs."
"The team has been stellar."
"The matter in hand was relatively complex but it was interpreted and picked up very easily by the team. Matters were always dealt with and responded to in a very timely fashion."
"They have excellent knowledge of the law and are able to handle cases professionally with a great team that engages and communicates well."
"They add value to any subject you need their help on and go the extra step to share more information to support you."
Notable Practitioners
Declan Magee is a highly regarded litigator with a versatile skill set. He heads Carson McDowell's litigation department and is experienced across a wide range of cases, including those relating to breaches of contract and competition law.
"Declan is really practical. He understands business, communicates to us plainly and is solutions-focused."
"He commands respect and attention and knows what he is doing. He's thinking well ahead of you and knows how to handle a case and deliver to the clients."
"Declan is our main contact and he is very good for all our deals. We call him up whenever we need him and he's exceptional; we're very pleased with his help."
Peter Guzhar is a commercial litigator who provides expertise in disputes concerning supply agreements and other contractual claims as well as partnership and shareholder disputes.
"Peter Guzhar is an excellent lawyer who gives us confidence in all our cases."
"He's very client-focused, personable and a capable operator."
"He's an excellent lawyer who gives us every confidence in our case."
Lucy Clarke is a dual-qualified solicitor who is well versed in a wide range of contractual disputes. She frequently acts for clients in the logistics, transport and manufacturing industries.
"Lucy Clarke is a procurement specialist, I would rate her very highly as a market leader for procurement litigation."
"She is very proactive and very diligent."
"She's good at providing solid advice and considering the implications of things."
Ranked Lawyers at
Carson McDowell
Northern Ireland