
Accolades
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team at Carson McDowell are excellent. Personable, great experience, commercially minded and always have their clients' needs at the forefront of everything they do. Their legal skills are second to none.’
‘John Dugdale - exceptionally pleasant to deal with and has a great knowledge base of all things construction and legal.'
- 'Stuart Murphy - hard not to praise Stuart enough, a really nice guy who has so much experience and knowledge.’
‘We work with the commercial department generally and John Dugdale in particular. We think that John and his team are approachable, knowledgeable and give honest, accurate legal advice.’
‘John Dugdale is a standout within the legal profession locally.’
‘Carson McDowell provides highly skilled law professionals. What sets them apart is their attention to relationship building and customer service.’
Key clients
- Belfast Harbour Commissioners
- Translink
- McAleer and Rushe
- GRAHAM
- Gilbert-Ash
- Queen’s University, Belfast
- Ulster University
- Department of Finance
- Royal Portrush Golf Club
- Oakland Holdings
Work highlights
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Stuart Murphy
Other key lawyers
John Dugdale; Gavin Kerr