Macaulay and Ritchie is a Belfast based law firm with a long and well respected reputation in the practice of all types of law in Northern Ireland. Operating from three sites around Northern Ireland, its head office is a new purpose built office complex in the city centre area close to the main courts.

The partners in the firm all have extensive knowledge of the particular legal situation applying to Northern Ireland and regularly deal with the following areas of law:

 Corporate Finance

We advise upon most arrangements including Share and Asset disposals and acquisitions and company group reorganisations. In a commercial transaction although satisfactory terms may have been agreed, the devil is in the detail and it is essential that you are guided through the often complex drafting procedures to ensure your position is protected.

Employment

Employment legislation impacts upon all businesses. The implementation of appropriate contracts of employment, disciplinary and grievance procedures is essential to safeguard your companies smooth operation and success. We advise you fully upon all relevant provisions and developments in employment law.

 Commercial

The effective negotiation of commercial premises will mean that you may concentrate upon progressing the business safe in the knowledge that your trading premises are legally secure. Our Commercial Property Department assists with leases, freehold acquisitions and and sales.

 Litigation

From debt recovery commercial disputes, we will advise you upon the strengths of your claim or the case against you. In addition, the costs of litigation should never be disproportionate to the amount at issue and we will help you make a reasoned decision and ensure you are fully appraised of both the merits and risks of your case.

 Property/Planning

The Department covers the sale and purchase of residential property, leases, planning applications, secured lending, building and development schemes, licensing, landlord and tenant matters and domestic conveyancing.

 Family Law

We cover all aspects of family law including divorce, separation agreements and child related law. We also deal in Wills, Trusts and Probate cases.

We can also provide introductions to specialists in the tax advisory service in relation to:-

Corporation Tax
Capital Gains Tax
Inheritance Tax
Income Tax

Partners: James Burke, J.W.Keith Gilpin, T.Donald Eakin, Trevor M. Ringland, Jonathan D.Fearon.

Assistants: Karen A.Burke, Linda G.Storey, C.Jayne Mathewson, Brian J.Leeson

Contact Details:	Branch Offices
Cathedral Chambers 11 Talbot Street Belfast  BT1 2LD Northern Ireland Tel: +44 (0) 2890 329696  Fax: +44 (0) 2890 331305	1 St.John’s Place, Larne Tel : 01574 272038 Fax: 01574 260378   6 The Square, Ballyclare  Tel: 01960 341214

                      
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