‘Very good team and always available.’

‘The Carson McDowell private client practice is run well by Neil Bleakley. Both he and his staff are very knowledgeable and personable and they are the largest independent firm in Northern Ireland that can provide for all potential legal needs that our clients may have.’

‘Neil Bleakley is a consummate professional. His attention to detail, knowledge, and experience, and his personable nature means that clients are confident in both him and his team to do what they say to a very high standard.’

‘In my view Carson McDowell offers an excellent service and can be relied on upon to address matters in a timely fashion.’

‘The Carson McDowell private client team in Northern Ireland stand out from their peers due to their extensive technical knowledge combined with a very personal approach in dealing with delicate and technical client matters.’

‘It is led by Neill Bleakley who has a extensive track record of working closely with clients, and consistently delivers high quality client outcomes.’

‘They are primarily excellent listeners and then provide wholly appropriate legal advice.’

‘Michael and his team are both experienced and at the leading edge of their work.’

‘They are always courteous and professional in a good mix. When dealing with family affairs there are often soft issues to be dealt with which are as important as the cold facts of the case.’

‘Michael Graham is an urbane, charming man who has the ability immediately to grasp a problem and provide a solution.’

‘Cleaver Fulton Rankin’s private client department has a strength and depth of knowledge which I have found to be second to none. They are thorough and professional.’

‘Michael Graham, Timothy Rankin and Brid McColgan are personable, knowledgeable and professional.’

‘Renowned for providing excellent advice in a professional manner they have the strength to provide expert legal advice across all aspects of law.’

‘Tim is professional, pleasant to deal with and clients appreciate his natural friendly manner with them.’

‘Well-diversified team with proficient knowledge in the private client arena.’

‘The private client team in Elliott Duffy Garrett leads the field in its unique combination of exceptional legal expertise combined with in-depth local knowledge and high levels of client service.’

‘I use Neil Mulholland for will and trust drafting because he has an eye for detail and the experience to foretell and forestall future problems with clauses requested by clients. He has empathy and and patience and tirelessly works to bring satisfactory outcomes for clients.’

‘Commercial with excellent technical knowledge.’

‘Conor Wylie is the most technically aware partner within this sector in Northern Ireland.’

‘Conor Wylie has an exceptional all-round ability to advise on complex matters.’

‘Conor Wylie and Peter McCall are very good.’

‘Professional, effective, high level of client service.’

‘Conor Wylie is extremely professional, has an unsurpassed knowledge of tax and trust and always meets any target date.’

‘I found Conor Wylie to have a wide breadth of knowledge in inheritance law and tax and he was particularly innovative in dealing with some unique challenges and circumstances. He thought outside the box.’

‘Fiona and Paula provide a first class personal service to each of their clients. Clients appreciate their valuable advice delivered in a timely manner.’

‘Fiona listens carefully, takes in all the relevant information, analyses it and has a plan of action. She has a keen eye for detail, is organised and thorough.’

‘Fiona is second to none as someone who is hardworking, confident and totally positive.’

‘I have found the practice to have a broad spectrum of expertise which is very helpful when dealing with complex legal and financial matters.’

‘My main dealings have been with Fiona Kirkpatrick who is a Director at Tughans. I have found her to be friendly, knowledgeable, flexible, highly responsive and professional.’

‘Fiona is developing a team at Tughans and is a fantastic ambassador for the firm. She is knowledgeable, skilled and really great with clients. She makes people feel at ease and is an asset to the firm.’

‘Fiona always goes the extra mile for clients and is always available to help. She is very knowledgeable in her field and I would highly recommend her services.’

‘The private client team at Tughans is insightful, responsive and practical when it comes to complex matters of estate planning.’

‘Fiona was extremely responsive and knowledgable, able to work with family members as well as external partners in Northern Ireland and Ireland.’

‘This is a small but well regarded team.’

‘Stuart Nevin has been developing a strong reputation in this area.’

‘Stuart Nevin is calm under pressure and has excellent rapport with clients.’

‘Good team of people offering a good diversity of knowledge.’