Davidson McDonnell

Davidson McDonnell is a distinguished legal services firm situated in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Our firm has earned a reputation for its exceptional specialism within our chosen practice areas. We are an independent commercial law firm, held in high regard as one of the leading law firms in Northern Ireland. Our departments and individual lawyers have been recognised as market leaders in the UK's top independent legal directories, Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. Our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards is reflected in our ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 accreditations. Many of our team members are dual qualified, allowing us to advise on matters in both Northern Ireland and England & Wales.

Our Services

At Davidson McDonnell, we offer a broad range of legal services, including:

• Commercial Property: Our experts provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of commercial property, from acquisition and disposal to development and landlord and tenant matters.
• Corporate / M&A: We offer specialist advice on mergers, acquisitions, and disposals, as well as corporate reorganisations and restructurings.
• Commercial Litigation: Our experienced litigators handle a wide variety of commercial disputes, providing strategic advice and representation in courts and tribunals.
• Finance: We advise on all aspects of financial law, including banking, securities, and financial regulation.
• Restructuring & Insolvency: Our team has a wealth of experience in handling complex restructurings, insolvencies, and bankruptcies.
• Licensing: We provide specialist advice on licensing matters, including alcohol, entertainment, and gambling licences.
• Family & Matrimonial: We offer a compassionate and professional service in relation to family law matters, including divorce, separation, and child custody.
• Residential Conveyancing: Our experts handle all aspects of residential conveyancing, from sale and purchase to remortgaging and lease extensions.
• Wills, Probate & Estate Planning: We provide advice on all aspects of wills, probate, and estate planning, helping clients to protect their assets and provide for their loved ones.

Our People

At Davidson McDonnell, we have assembled a team of some of Northern Ireland's brightest legal talent. Our team is built on shared values of openness, honesty, integrity, trust, respect, and fun. These core values shape not only our internal culture but also our client relationships.

Our clients are at the centre of everything we do. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with an exceptional legal services experience. Our lawyers are leaders in their fields, employing a pragmatic and friendly approach to deliver top quality legal advice. We work collaboratively with our clients, ensuring that we fully understand their legal and commercial needs and expectations, and tailoring our services accordingly. We keep our clients informed and on board at each stage of a transaction and engage with external sector specialists who share our values.

At Davidson McDonnell, we are committed to creating a positive, inclusive working environment, where each of our employees is valued for the contribution they make to our team and our firm. We aim to provide our clients with the best, most efficient, and highest quality service and advice, delivered by passionate and dedicated individuals.

We have a team of likeminded individuals who work hard to support their colleagues and our clients. We have great people at every level, from Legal Executives to Directors. Our team members are not only excellent in their field but are genuinely committed to maintaining the firm's values and aims. Our individuals practice open communication, are approachable, have an exceptional grasp of their subject matter, and thrive on achieving successful outcomes for our clients.

Our Values

We are dynamic and forward-thinking. Davidson McDonnell was founded on a desire to deliver the highest quality legal services in a more flexible and innovative way. We invest in the development of our people and the systems and processes we use, recognising the importance of keeping pace with technology. We encourage our people to pursue efficiency alongside excellence, and this is a culture that we are serious about as a commitment to both our team and our clients.

We are accountable and ethical. We recognise that we are accountable to our clients, our people, our partners, and our community. We strive to act responsibly and with integrity in every aspect of our business. We aim to contribute positively to society and have signed up to the Diversity Mark Charter, signifying our commitment to diversity and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We recognise the importance of putting diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business and strive to foster an inclusive culture that values and respects everyone.