30 July 2026

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Carson McDowell named Northern Ireland’s most recommended Law Firm in Legal 500 Client Research

Carson McDowell has been named Northern Ireland’s most recommended law firm in Legal 500’s latest client research, ranking first by Net Promoter Score (NPS) based on feedback from nearly 2,000 law firm clients.

The research identifies the firms achieving the highest recommendation scores in Northern Ireland, using client feedback gathered as part of Legal 500’s annual research process. According to Legal 500, client recommendation is one of the strongest indicators of service excellence, with NPS helping firms benchmark client perception, understand their competitive position and identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships.

The recognition reflects Carson McDowell’s continued focus on delivering high-quality legal advice, maintaining long-term client relationships and providing an excellent client experience. As Northern Ireland’s largest independent law firm, Carson McDowell advises leading local, national and international clients across a broad range of specialist practice areas and sectors.

Declan Magee, Senior Partner at Carson McDowell, said:

Being ranked as Northern Ireland’s most recommended law firm is particularly significant because it is based on the views of our clients. Our relationships are built on trust, responsiveness and the quality of advice we provide. We are very grateful to our clients for their continued confidence in the firm. This result is a strong endorsement of the way our teams work alongside clients to understand their objectives and deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice.”

Orlagh O’Neill, Managing Partner at Carson McDowell, said:

This achievement is also a reflection of the exceptional people we have across the firm. Our teams work incredibly hard to deliver the highest standards of service for our clients. Their expertise, collaboration and commitment are central to Carson McDowell’s success. We are proud of the culture we have built and of the contribution every colleague makes to maintaining the firm’s reputation for excellence.”

Carson McDowell has consistently been recognised by the leading legal directories for the quality of its legal expertise, sector knowledge and client service. The firm’s latest ranking reinforces its position as market leader in Northern Ireland and underlines the strength of its long-standing client relationships.