30 July 2024

Carson McDowell announced as a finalist in the Legal Business Awards.

Carson McDowell announced as a finalist in the Legal Business Awards.

Carson McDowell is delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted as a finalist for ‘Regional/Offshore Firm of the Year’ at the Legal Business Awards 2024.

The 27th annual Legal Business Awards celebrates the very best in the legal profession and is the most prestigious event in the legal calendar.

The Regional/Offshore Firm of the Year award recognises law firms committed to providing exceptional service to their clients while also making significant progress in advancing their strategy. Key factors contributing to this recognition include effective leadership, impressive financial performance, and increased market share. Carson McDowell is the only Northern Ireland headquartered law firm to be shortlisted.

This finalist nomination marks a successful year for Carson McDowell. The firm remains committed to investing in their key business sectors and legal services and has been actively involved in numerous major transactions and legal cases, serving regional, national, and international clients who rely on their expertise.

Recognised as the region's largest independent law firm, the business has seen a growth in turnover and profit and continues to outrank all other legal firms in Northern Ireland in both leading legal sector guides, Chambers UK and the Legal 500. Additionally, it is the only Northern Ireland firm listed in The Lawyer 2023 UK Top 200 Independents guide.

Commenting on the shortlist announcement, Neasa Quigley, Senior Partner, Carson McDowell, said,

We are delighted to have been named as a finalist in the Legal Business Awards. It is testament to the hard work, expertise and dedication of our talented team members across our Belfast and Dublin offices. It also reflects the commitment of our leadership team to sustainably develop and grow the business. We eagerly await the award ceremony on 17th September at London’s Grosvenor House and wish all the finalists the best of luck."

A full list of awards and finalists is available here: Shortlist – Legal Business Awards