The Human Rights and Equality Group (HREG) of the Law Society of Northern Ireland firmly rejects the UK Government’s Bill of Rights Bill which seeks to ‘reform’ human rights law in the UK.
The Law Society of Northern Ireland is concerned that the Government’s Legacy Proposals risk undermining the Rule of Law in Northern Ireland and the Society will be making its concerns known to Government at the earliest opportunity.
Home Secretary Attack On Lawyers Unacceptable
The President of the Law Society of Northern Ireland, Rowan White has called on the Home Secretary, Priti Patel to retract comments she made in a tweet on Thursday night.
Sinn Féin MP for North Belfast,
@johnfinucane
welcomes the proposals outlined in the Justice Agenda and praises the Society for raising important justice issues ahead of the Assembly election on 5 May.
#JusticeAgenda2022
The President of the Law Society of Northern Ireland, Rowan White, has issued the following statement in response to "lefty lawyers" comments made by leading politicians.
The Law Society of Northern Ireland warmly congratulates Siobhan Keegan upon being sworn into office as Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland this morning and wishes the Chief Justice every success in her new role.
It is with deep regret that the Law Society of Northern Ireland notifies members of the passing of Mr Samuel J. Creighton, Solicitor on 23rd December 2023. Sam was the Principal at Creighton & Company Solicitors. Society offers its condolences to his family, colleagues & friends
@LawSociety_NI
Congratulates Tyrone joint-manager Feargal Logan (solicitor in Logan and Corry) and his colleague Brian Dooher on their success in winning the all Ireland final.
Over two hundred members of the legal profession in Northern Ireland joined colleagues for the return of the Legal Walk / Run through Belfast City Centre in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI (LLNI).
It is with deep regret that the Law Society of Northern Ireland notifies members of the passing of Pádraigín Drinan, Solicitor, who died on 23rd July 2022. The Law Society of Northern Ireland offers its deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Her Majesty the Queen has appointed Presiding District Judge Fiona Bagnall and Coroner Patrick McGurgan as County Court Judges in Northern Ireland. The judges were sworn into office before Sir Declan Morgan, the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, on 21 June 2021.
The
@LawSociety_NI
congratulates
@ConorMcCormick
on his appointment as Lecturer in Law at the School of Law in the Queen’s University of Belfast. Conor will commence his new role in September 2018. A long and traveled journey from Law Society intern to his new role. Well done!
The Law Society of Northern Ireland has announced the establishment of a new Human Rights & Equality Group to promote justice and equality issues in the solicitor profession and the wider community. in photo - President Rowan White
Lawyers from across Northern Ireland took part in the annual Belfast Pride parade on Saturday 4th August 2018. This is the third year that lawyers with pride have participated in Belfast Pride parade event which goes from strength to strength.
Congratulations to Amira Graham and Ross White from the Institute of Professional Legal Studies (IPLS) who have won the
@LawSociety_NI
Client Consultation Competiton 2020. Pictured with Ruth Craig, senior lecturer from IPLS.
It is with deep sadness that the Law Society of Northern Ireland notifies members of the passing of Edward (Eddie) Bergin, trainee Solicitor with Cleaver Fulton Rankin. The Law Society of Northern Ireland offers its condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Lawyers from across Northern Ireland joined the Society’s President Brigid Napier for the Annual Belfast Pride Parade which took place on Saturday 30th July 2022.
Green Party Candidate for North Down,
@rachelwoods52
said that to improve the court system and to speed up justice new technological advancements should be used.
#JusticeAgenda2022
The President, Suzanne Rice and Eileen Eileen, Senior Vice wished District Judge McKibbin all the best in his retirement on behalf of all Solicitors Profession.
Bogus Caller - Andrew Willis/Andrew Williams calling solicitor firms again! The Society has received multiple reports regarding the fraudster phoning solicitor firms seeking their bank details. Be alert and do not give your bank details over the phone to unknown callers.
Lawyers with Pride are participating in Belfast Pride Parade
LOCATION: Custom House Square
DATE: 4 August
TIME: 12.30pm in Custom House Sq.
DRESS: Suit / Smart dress
Facebook Event Page:
The President, Suzanne Rice & Vice President, Eileen Ewing of
@LawSociety_NI
attended the Annual Dinner at the
@LawSocIreland
Blackhall Place to celebrate the Irish Women Lawyers Association.
Peter Hopkins BL and Charlene Dempsey Solicitor at
@LawSociety_NI
delivering 'Injunctions in the context of Social Media' discussing ever growing area of injunctions involving social media platforms looking at these cases from the solicitor and counsel perspective.
#socialmedia
The IPLS
@QUBelfast
hosted the inaugural All Ireland Mediation Competition with 8 teams participating. IPLS team were victorious! Congrats to Eimear Cathcart, Allison Weir, Hayley Cummings & Amanda Gilliland and IPLS interim Director Barbara Jemphrey on brilliant success!
Matt Higgins, Charlene Dempsey and John O'Kelly from HHD Solicitors at the launch of the launch of 'Bail Law and Practice in Northern Ireland' at Law Society House
Dame Siobhan Keegan, Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland comments on themes of LSNI Centenary Conference and praises Society for focus on mental health issues
Thank you to those who attended the Immigration Law Conference 2018. In the photo - Maria McCloskey Chair of IPG, Lord Dubs, Eileen Ewing, President of LSNI, Alan Hunter, CEO and Professor Colin Harvey
Action Mental Health is
@LawSociety_NI
Charity of the Year. The President, Rowan White has chosen Action Mental Health as his charity of the year. The President is pictured with David Babington, Chief Executive of AMH. A number of exciting events are planned for 2020.
Brigid Napier, President of the Law Society of Northern Ireland welcoming colleagues to Centenary Conference 2022, noting contribution of sponsors in helping to deliver Conference.
@LawSociety_NI
is delighted to announce its new Presidential and Chief Executive team for 2023. They are from left to right - David A. Lavery CB, Chief Executive, Brigid Napier, Senior Vice President, Brian Archer, President, and Darren Toombs, Junior Vice President.
Passing of Darren Duncan, Solicitor
It is with deep regret that the Law Society of Northern Ireland notifies members of the passing of Darren Duncan, Solicitor on 28th July 2023.
Thank you to the solicitors, their families and friends who joined us in supporting equality and diversity within the legal profession and our community at Belfast Pride Event 2023
Members of the public should NOT attend court. While their name may appear on the court list, the default position is that their case will be adjourned without them needing to attend.
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President of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA), Brian Speers delighted to receive a Belfast Ambassador Award in recognition of the hosting of a three-day Commonwealth Mediation Conference in Belfast in May 2022 organised by CLA and Law Society Mediation Service (LSMS).
The Law Club - Have you been in yet?
4th Floor, Law Society House
Whether it’s coffee and a catch up, a quiet place to sit or somewhere to meet and greet clients the Law Club is perfectly suited to meet our solicitor member needs.
The Law Society of Northern Ireland condemns the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell as an attack on the Rule of Law and an attempt to drag Northern Ireland back to the dark days of our troubled past.
@LawSociety_NI
welcomes and congratulates The Honourable Mr Justice Huddleston following his swearing in ceremony this morning. In attendance were the Presidential and Chief Executive Team of the Society.
New Presidential Team Announced for 2018/2019
From left to right - Alan Hunter, Chief Executive, Eileen Ewing, Senior Vice President, Suzanne Rice, President and Rowan White, Junior Vice President.