‘Neil Bleakley heads up a very impressive and improving private client team of solicitors and assistant solicitors.’

‘Neil brings a wealth of experience to his specialist area and can therefore offer a range of solutions to the challenges and needs presented by clients. Neil is attentive and also sensitive when dealing with the personal affairs of his clients, and takes a close personal interest in each case that he deals with.’

‘Carson McDowell makes clients feel at ease and can deal with all matters pertaining to their personal affairs.’

‘I mainly deal with Neil Bleakley who provides excellent advice to clients and is relaxed and knowledgeable when I have introduced clients to him.’

‘Attention to detail is excellent here, with a real personal touch to relationships.’

‘Neil Bleakley has worked in this area for many years and is rightly proud of the expertise, care and diligence he brings to his client relationships.’

‘The practice demonstrates capability, proactive approach, reliability together with up-to-date technical expertise.‘

‘This is a long-established and highly reputable legal practice with a very broad range of experience and expertise across a wide spectrum of legal services. This background offers clients confidence that their affairs will be dealt with professionally, effectively and efficiently.’

‘I find the Cleaver Fulton Rankin private client team unique in Northern Ireland, with a dedicated team dealing exclusively with private clients wills, trusts, long term care planning and probate.’

‘I have dealt with Michael Graham, Timothy Rankin and Brid McColgan whom I find very knowledgeable, approachable and conscientious.’

‘Great team who are always very efficient and responsive with their work. Appear to work well together, covering projects successfully.’

‘Friendly, efficient and professional.’

‘CFR are a highly respected large legal practice in NI and have a brilliant reputation. I deal mostly with the private client team, who have extensive knowledge in this area.’

‘Tim Rankin and indeed Michael Graham are both highly respected as experts in their field and are always able and willing to help with advice for clients on all aspects including trusts, establishment of trusts and inheritance tax.’

‘Technically competent, easy to deal with and great with clients.’

‘Michael Graham and Timothy Rankin are excellent ambassadors for the firm and are always quick to respond to any queries raised.’

‘The team at Elliott Duffy Garrett has unparalleled legal expertise coupled with commercial awareness, and local knowledge & connections. Every member of the team from administrative support to partners is totally client focused and provides a level of attention and service that is difficult to find elsewhere.’

‘Whether drafting wills and trust deeds or dealing with fraught family successions or contentious probate, Neil’s attention to detail and level-headed approach consistently pays dividends. He shows empathy and understanding of the client, and endless patience and ability to explain complex issues.’

‘The team are very efficient, attentive and cost effective.’

‘Tughans make you feel at ease, knowing that they have a wide and deep knowledge base. My experience with Tughans shows me that they look after new talent and promote diversity. The atmosphere is clearly one in which everyone is respected.’

‘Fiona was always available, approachable, reliable and thoughtful. Being shrewdly strategic, Fiona wisely steered us away from confrontation. Operating from a deep knowledge base, she gave me sound guidance.’

‘This practice has staff with expertise in both UK and Irish law, which is highly beneficial if you are dealing with cross border matters.’

‘I have mainly dealt with Fiona Kirkpatrick and have found her to be highly professional, knowledgeable and courteous. She is also able to deal with complex matters in a timely manner.’

‘In my view, Fiona is a quite outstanding individual who is clearly highly experienced and knowledgeable in her specialist area.’

‘Communication between the team and myself – anytime that I had a question or query, there was always an immediate answer. I was always kept up-to-date with developments in real time. It really was a team effort as advice from different areas was needed and Tughans were able to provide it all.’

‘I was very fortunate to have had Fiona Kirkpatrick as my solicitor – a very loyal, honest, professional solicitor who always fought my corner. The legal advice from Fiona was very informative and proactive, she was always one step ahead.’

‘From my own personal experiences with Sinead Creighan, I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.’

‘The Wilson Nesbitt team provided excellent service in a family company succession assignment which required patience and empathy in dealing with the founder shareholder.’

‘Gilbert Nesbitt dealt with a family company succession assignment with diligence and empathy. He showed patience and great care in drafting and explaining the shareholders’ agreement. The level of service and care provided to the client was outstanding.’

‘Ms Lenore Rice is a really exceptional partner in our experience of legal advice. Her client centred approach, and unhurried attitude speaks volumes regarding both her professional skills as well as her interpersonal skills.’

‘WN are innovative and always willing to think outside the box.’

‘Gilbert Nesbitt is a very capable and committed lawyer who always goes the extra mile.’

‘This firm has a wide range of experts who have detailed knowledge of specific areas. Each solicitor delivers attention to detail.’

‘The team is experience in private client and provides a no-nonsense and approachable style in dealing with clients.’

‘The team are very knowledgeable and experienced, which I feel is important when putting your trust in them to act on your behalf. Each team member has their speciality and this is a huge strength.’

‘Great team, full of talent. Growing department and firm which is impressing throughout the country.’