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Have you been involved in a cycling accident?

29 April 2026 As the brighter days and longer nights return to Northern Ireland, the number of cyclists on our roads is set to increase.  This will inevitably lead to more accidents and extra caution should be... READ

Payments and disputes in Construction contracts – Government “determined to tackle the scourge of late payments”

23 April 2026 The government has published its response to last year’s late payments consultation, and it confirms sweeping changes are on the way, which will particularly impact construction, including a ban on retentions. Major legislative changes... READ

Settlement Agreed in Foot Injury Sustained in Department Store

Associate Katrina Lagan has recently negotiated settlement of a compensation claim for Mrs N. In April 2024, Mrs N was shopping in a local department store, when she was injured by an unmarked display... READ

Statutory Sick Pay Update 6th April 2026

02 April 2026 The landscape of statutory sick pay (SSP) in Northern Ireland is undergoing change, with reforms taking effect from 6 April 2026. These changes mark a move towards broader eligibility and earlier access. Generally speaking,... READ

Do I really need a survey?

24 March 2026 Here is a common scenario in our Residential Property Department.  Our purchasing  client is asked in the early stages of a transaction if they have made arrangements for their survey.  They respond that the... READ

Statutory Miscarriage Leave & Pay from April 2026

23 March 2026 From 6 April 2026, women and their partners in Northern Ireland who experience a miscarriage or other pregnancy loss at any stage of pregnancy will be entitled to two weeks’ statutory leave and pay.... READ

Business leases – statutory protection for tenants

18 March 2026 A lease is essentially a contract between the landlord and the tenant that gives the tenant the exclusive right to occupy and use the landlord’s property for a period of time. A business lease... READ

Divorce – The Process

When you have made the decision to separate from a partner, client’s often call us seeking an explanation as to how to progress matters. To petition for a divorce in Northern Ireland you must... READ

Supreme Court Ruling: Children injured by medical negligence now entitled to seek compensation for lifetime loss earning

24 February 2026 Until recently, children were only entitled to claim damages for loss of earning for the years they are expected to live. However, in a recent case involving a child who suffered brain damage due... READ

A Fair Hearing for All: How Effective Grievance Procedures Benefit Everyone

22 December 2025 Grievances are concerns, problems or complaints that an employee has about an aspect of their work: this could be about a work colleague or manager, a decision, the application of a policy or another... READ