Carson McDowell Private Client team retains Band 1 ranking in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026
Carson McDowell’s Private Client team has once again been recognised as a leading adviser for private wealth matters in Northern Ireland, retaining its Band 1 ranking in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026.
The ranking reinforces Carson McDowell’s position as one of Northern Ireland’s foremost advisers to individuals, families and trustees on complex private wealth matters.
The High Net Worth (HNW) guide is published following in-depth research with lawyers and clients, providing a comprehensive view of the private wealth legal marketplace and ranking leading lawyers and law firms. Firms included in the guide are recognised for understanding the complex needs of HNW individuals and providing specialist legal advice. Carson McDowell’s continued recognition reflects the team’s expertise in estate planning, trusts, tax and succession matters, as well as its reputation for client service, discretion and attention to detail.
Clients said:
“All the lawyers in the private client team at Carson McDowell are extremely attentive and diligent in their work. There is complete transparency around work carried out.”
“Carson McDowell has excellent technical knowledge, develop strong client relationships and have good attention to detail.”
“Carson McDowell has an extensive team of highly qualified individuals.”
“Carson McDowell is excellent at engaging with clients. The team truly care about seeking the best outcomes and are willing to invest the time and energy needed to building enduring relationships with clients. They solve problems and provide an excellent level of technical knowledge.”
The Private Client team is led by Partner Neil Bleakley, who is also individually ranked Band 1 in the guide for his work advising individuals, families and their advisers on complex private wealth matters. Chambers describes him as “an experienced and respected solicitor” who “consistently delivers clients’ needs from routine to complex with a real focus on the individual matters and with an extremely high level of professionalism.”
Commenting on his team’s success, Neil Bleakley, said:
“We are delighted to have retained our Band 1 status in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide. This recognition is testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team, as well as the trust placed in us by our clients. We are grateful to the clients who took the time to participate in the research process and provide such positive feedback. We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of service and integrity in everything we do.”
In addition to the team’s ranking, Senior Associate Naomi Lamont, who advises on all aspects of private wealth law, including estate planning and trust administration matters, remains recognised as an “Associate to Watch”. One client commented, “Naomi Lamont is an expert in her field and extremely approachable. I would have no hesitation in recommending her for private client work”, while another noted, “Naomi Lamont is clued in and learning fast. She is very empathetic.”
Headquartered in Belfast with offices in Dublin, Carson McDowell is recognised for having more experts working across more specialist areas than any other Northern Ireland law firm. Its Private Client team advises individuals, families and trustees on a wide range of personal legal matters. For further information, please visit the firm’s Private Client webpage.
