Declan qualified through Queen’s University, Belfast. He has worked with Carson McDowell since qualifying in 1995.
Declan has developed a strong client base in both the public and private sectors, he has led the Litigation & Dispute Resolution team in Carson McDowell for over 5 years and during that time the team has grown significantly. The team is recognised in a number of sections of the leading guides on the legal profession as being at the forefront of the niche practice areas covered by the department.
The Legal 500 recognise Declan in the "Hall of Fame". Declan also has notable experience in major media cases involving defamation elements and injunctions.