Elliott Duffy Garrett’s dispute resolution and litigation team is well-equipped to represent clients in the Commercial Court, Chancery Court and Judicial Review Court. The team is experienced in matters in the housing sector and is increasingly called upon by charity clients. Team lead Christopher Duffy has extensive experience in acting for plaintiffs and defendants, representing companies, individuals and lending institutions. Marie-Louise Lowry specialises in contentious contractual and procurement issues concerning regulatory and public law matters. Claire Martin focuses on banking litigation, while Keara Powell’s workload consists largely of insolvency and commercial disputes.
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Client satisfaction

Testimonials

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  • ‘Great communication levels, high response levels and good constructive feedback on internal documentation.’

Key clients

  • Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman
  • Northern Bank t/a Danske
  • Choice Housing Ireland Limited
  • SEUPB
  • Trinity Mirror Plc
  • Tennent’s (NI) Limited
  • Ebrington Leisure Holdings Limited
  • Andras House Group
  • Connswater Credit Limited
  • Premium Credit Limited

Work highlights

Acted for client 'McCrory' in an estate litigation and received a successful settlement.  
Acted for the Bar Council of NI and Law Society of Northern Ireland in a judicial review relating to delays in making legal aid payments to barristers and solicitors.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Marie-Louise Lowry

Practice head

Christopher Duffy

Other key lawyers

Marie-Louise Lowry; Claire Martin; Keara Powell’s