Carson McDowell Employee Directory
Legal ServicesNorthern Ireland, United Kingdom51-200 Employees
Carson McDowell is the largest independent law firm in Northern Ireland. Headquartered in Belfast, with a Dublin office, it provides a full range of legal services across more than 29 practice areas. It has developed notable strength in sectors such as healthcare, energy and renewables, technology, charities, transport, manufacturing, and education. The firm serves regional, national, and international clients, including many of Northern Ireland’s top companies as well as international businesses active in the region. It has sustained top positions in Chambers UK and The Legal 500 for more than a decade. In May 2026, the firm expanded its Dublin office and announced leadership changes, naming Orlagh O’Neill as Managing Partner and Declan Magee as Senior Partner, effective May 1. These moves reflect the firm’s ongoing presence in Northern Ireland’s legal market and its engagement with regional business and professional communities.