News & Events
An archive of the latest Carson McDowell news, events, and seminars.
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Farm Safety Week 2021
23 July 2021
Farm Safety Week 2021, led by the Farm Safety Foundation, draws to a close today, 23rd July. It is an annual event which takes place across the UK and Republic...
Author: Ben Johnston
Practice Area: Health and Safety
Sector: Food and Agriculture
Health and Safety Executive consultation on amendments to PPE Regulations
22 July 2021
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has begun a 4 week consultation on proposed changes to the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (PPER), which will conclude on 15th...
Author: Ben Johnston
Practice Area: COVID-19 , Health and Safety
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Lidl Locked Down in Lookalike Litigation
21 July 2021
At the request of the producers of Hendrick’s Gin, the Scottish Court of Session has granted an ‘interim interdict’, the equivalent of an interim injunction in Northern Ireland, to prevent...
Author: Peter Guzhar
Practice Area: Litigation and Dispute Resolution
New Northern Ireland policy requires scoring of social value in public procurement and the introduction of minimum contractual requirements
08 July 2021
On 5 July 2021, Finance Minister Conor Murphy announced a substantial change in policy in public procurement in Northern Ireland that will, on a phased basis, require scoring of social...
Author: Kerry Teahan
Practice Area: Procurement Law
COVID-19 Loan Schemes: Final Lending Figures Revealed
07 July 2021
The British Business Bank has revealed the final lending figures for the two largest COVID-19 loan schemes, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and the Bounce Back Loan Scheme...
Author: Rachel Lewis
Practice Area: Banking & Finance, COVID-19
Carson McDowell appoints two new partners, creating largest senior team in NI
15 June 2021
Belfast-based law firm Carson McDowell has announced the appointment of two new partners, bringing its partner headcount to 30, the largest of any legal practice in Northern Ireland. The...
Author: Roger McMillan
Practice Area: Corporate - M&A, Real Estate
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Carson McDowell commits to Mindful Business Charter to foster better working practices for mental health and wellbeing
14 May 2021
Carson McDowell has become the first independent professional services firm in Northern Ireland to sign the Mindful Business Charter. The firm joins a wide range of businesses and professional service...
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People want to come back to the office but the days of 'Desk Factories' are gone
14 April 2021
Depending on what day you click on the news, you’ll find any number of articles saying either that the office is dead because people have proven how easy it is...
Author: Dawson McConkey
Practice Area: COVID-19 , Real Estate
Extension to Restriction of Forfeiture for Commercial Properties
30 March 2021
The protections for business tenants brought in by the Coronavirus Act 2020 have been extended once again, now expiring on 30th June 2021.This brings the prohibition on rent-based forfeitures for...
Author: Shane McVeigh
Practice Area: Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Real Estate
Watching Their Wellbeing
29 March 2021
Under new rules introduced by Ofcom, broadcasters must ensure that a greater emphasis is placed on caring for the mental health and wellbeing of participants in TV and radio shows....
Author: Hannah Stewart
Practice Area: Media and Entertainment