‘Flexible and responsive.’

‘Tracey Schofield has expert knowledge on all property related matters.’

‘John Tougher is a very proactive and responsive lawyer with a commanding knowledge of property law matters. He is a reassuring sounding board for any property related issue and always delivers results.’

‘Outstanding people with a huge range of skills, experience and knowledge.’

‘Great quality service with sector leading response times.’

‘Dawson McConkey provides an excellent service and has a thorough knowledge of the NI property sector demonstrated in his ability to navigate negotiates and provide robust solutions, to often complex cases.’

‘Partner-led service. Very strong in renewables. Friendly and approachable. High quality. Collaborate well with business.’

‘Dawson McConkey – commercial, pragmatic, approachable, diligent.’

‘My experience with Carson McDowell is that I have always found them to be helpful, knowledgeable, and willing to help, sometimes to very tight timescales. I do think that billings are fair and reasonable.’

‘We have dealt specifically with Mary-Kim Doherty for the past 10 years, and she has always provided an exceptional level of service and technical ability, introducing other disciplines in the firm when the need arises. They to have been very efficient and knowledgeable on their subject matter.’

‘Cleaver Fulton Rankin’s real estate offering is in my view the best in Northern Ireland. They are superb, from the directors, right down to the junior lawyers. They have resourced the team with very smart people. They are just operating at a different level to their competitors.’

‘Joe Marley is a recognised leader in this field. He is exceptional and is the guy I would turn to before any other. He heads up the department and has led Cleaver Fulton Rankin’s commercial real estate team from strength to strength. Patrick O’Hanlon has just joined, which just adds to the team’s profile and offering.’

The real estate team at Cleaver Fulton Rankin is second to none. In our view, they are the best out there. They have a large team but are well represented at all levels. There is talent evident throughout the team, from their partners to junior solicitors. They clearly only recruit and retain the very best talent.’

‘Alan McAlister: Extremely personable, very experienced, having been working in the field for many years. Very well respected. We know Kathryn Collie because of her excellent reputation. Patrick O’Hanlon has recently joined and by all accounts he is an excellent lawyer, who really knows his stuff, with particular expertise in landlord and tenant issues.’

‘We have found dealing with CFR a pleasure, due to the strength and depth of the team, their quick response time in situations when time was at the essence.’

‘Joe Marley, Partner, attended to all our needs in a prompt manner and provided excellent advice as and when required, pre-empting issues arising.’

‘Joe Moore has an ability to listen, understand and grasp the situation quickly, and then offer what is both sound commercial and legal advice.’

‘Pleasant to deal with. Our work was completed professionally.’

‘Very supportive and able to provide direct, succinct advice.’

‘Tughans was more accessible than any firm I have dealt with previously. They were professional and efficient, but most of all communicated brilliantly.’

‘The commercial property department have a wide range of expertise over the entire commercial property practice area.’

‘The stand-out individual within the team for me is Chris Milligan.  He is pragmatic and provides clear, concise and practical advice for my organisation. He always goes above and beyond to meet our needs and will make himself available when required.’

‘Diligent, informed, and knowledgeable.’

‘The team is incredibly diverse. It can draw on skills and expertise from a number of different people in a number of different specialist areas in a commercial property context.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the local market.’

‘Alastair Todd is excellent. Always gives prompt, clear & concise advice.’

‘Alastair Todd is a good man to have in your corner.’

‘Undisputed property knowledge and client service with commercial and professional delivery every time.’

‘The firm’s partners, solicitors and admin staff have always treated me with a level of professional courtesy I have not witnessed, to the same degree, elsewhere. Such is their attention to detail that they make me feel as if I am their only client.’

‘When dealing with Millar McCall Wylie you are made to feel as if you are a part of their team rather than just a fee paying client – something I have not witnessed elsewhere in the industry.’

‘In my experience, MMW are a well established dynamic practice with extensive local knowledge of the sectors they operate in. They have a diverse skill set and at all times have a market leading solicitor in the sector of consultancy advice they offer.’

‘1. Peter McCall. Driven, focussed and client orientated solicitor with excellent people skill. 2. Simon Fleming. Technically very competent solicitor giving property advice second to none.’

‘I would say without hesitation that Millar McCall Wylie is a safe pair of hands. You can place your trust in MMW and be confident you are receiving sage advice and direction with excellent communication throughout the process. MMW will not let you down.’

‘The team are consistent in their proactive approach to clients and have an immediate grasp of the issues at hand. The individuals I deal with are always at hand when you make contact and have an accurate, up-to-date position on each case.’

‘Simon Fleming – his communication, attention to detail, professionalism and understanding of the workings of the sector stood out during a recent transaction. Would highly recommend Simon and his expertise!’

‘Millar McCall Wylie provide exceptional client service and as a medium-sized local practice, provide a broad range of legal services to meet clients diverse legal needs. MMW can react quickly and efficiently and will do whatever it takes to meet deadlines without compromise.’

‘While Mills Selig is not the largest firm in Northern Ireland by head count, they undoubtedly punch above their weight when it comes to commercial property/real estate. In my experience, they are a top ten Belfast law practice.’

‘Anne Skeggs, partner in the commercial property team, is acknowledged as an expert in her field, using the experienced gained with a top London firm and her excellent local knowledge of the Northern Ireland market to deliver the best outcomes for clients.’

TLT LLP’s real estate team is highly regarded in the Belfast commercial property sector. They have an enviable list of property clients across all property types and assets.

‘Judith Hewitson heads up the real estate team in TLT Belfast. She is one of the most experienced and accomplished property lawyers in Northern Ireland. Judith is extremely diligent and always seeks to secure the best outcomes for clients.’

‘The team has extensive knowledge in various aspects of conveyancing and social housing practice.’

‘Leo Brown – partner. Extensive experience of land, design & build contracts.’

‘The team at Shoosmiths are extremely competent and have excellent knowledge regarding all aspects of commercial property law. When faced with a problem, they will exhaust all avenues in trying to resolve the issue whilst keeping the client informed of the options available and the costs.’

‘We deal mainly with Sarah Ewing, who always goes above and beyond to provide a service that is unlike any solicitor we have worked with before.’

‘Advice was clear, pragmatic and no nonsense throughout. Excellent.’

‘Drew Nesbitt is excellent. Very commercial and also very efficient.’

‘With Wilson Nesbitt, each client gets the corporate knowledge but the small family firm service, something that many larger firms lack. The team’s communication is second to none.’

‘Each person has a fantastic knowledge of their field, and I am more than happy to recommend them to any clients. They have all went above and beyond the call of duty and have always given, straight talking, honest advice with the element of common sense applied.’