Carson McDowell receives a new accolade for exceptional client satisfaction from the Legal500 Editorial Team
Carson McDowell is delighted to have once again received top honours in the 2025 Legal 500 rankings. Leading the Northern Irish legal market for the 9th consecutive year, the firm have achieved 13 rankings and the top 'Tier 1' ranking in 11 practice areas. The firm is also home to the only Northern Ireland Planning and Environmental legal team to receive the prestigious 'Tier 1' ranking for the fifth consecutive year.
Each year, the rankings reflect a detailed analysis of law firms based on various factors including client service, customer experience, and industry feedback. This year's directory release has highlighted firms that consistently deliver exceptional client satisfaction levels, with Carson McDowell being one of those firms that has achieved truly outstanding client satisfaction scores. This recognition further distinguishes the firm from competitors and is supported by client feedback, including:
“Carson McDowell is supremely customer-focused. They tailor responses exactly to customer need and in my case, this made progress really efficient and allowed a commercial advantage from the off. Their insight into market forces puts them ahead of the crowd.”
“The practice is unique in that it provides high quality legal advice from both a legal and a commercial perspective. We have a single point of contact who then brings in the relevant teams to aid efficiency for us the client. The team has world class basics in that it follows up and reminds us when there are issues awaiting our input.”
“The team at Carson McDowell have come alongside us to understand our business, our sector and our ethos and have become a critical partner is the achievement of our objectives. The company works with us to deliver pragmatic solutions rather than just interpreting the legal position.”
Commenting on the team’s performance, Roger McMillan, Managing Partner, said, “I am very proud to see our team secure continued recognition in The Legal 500 directory, and a particular congratulations goes to those colleagues who have received personal acknowledgement from their clients in the form of quote and comments. Such significant results confirm Carson McDowell’s continuous commitment to attracting and advancing top talent and is testament of the quality of our work and the strength and depth of our specialist expertise.”
Neasa Quigley, Senior Partner, added, “We recognise that our achievements are not possible without the incredible support and loyalty of our clients. I am very grateful to those who took the time to participate in the research and provide such positive feedback and testimonials. We are committed to ensuring that your interests are always prioritised and that you receive the best possible legal outcomes.”
Carson McDowell represents over 50% of Northern Ireland’s top 100 companies and international companies doing business in the region. The firm employs over 200 people in Belfast and Dublin and is renowned for having more experts working across more specialist areas than any other Northern Ireland law firm.
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