Neil graduated from Queen's University, Belfast in 1995 with a degree in Law (LLB Hons.), before attaining a masters degree (LLM) in Computers and Law the following year, also from Queen's University, Belfast.
Neil joined Carson McDowell as a trainee in 1996 and qualified as a solicitor in 1998. From qualification, Neil has worked in the Private Client team, becoming head of the team in 2002.
Neil is ranked band 1 in the Chambers UK legal guide and recognised in the "Hall of Fame" in The Legal 500.