News

Submitting a SAR within the Regulated Sector

Reunion - Class of 1982

QUB LAW CLASS OF 1993 - RE-UNION FORMAL DINNER - 22 April 2023

2022 Suspicious Activity Report (SARs) Annual Report

Judicial appointments

Funeral arrangements James Wilson Russell, Solicitor

Northern Ireland Protocol Article 2 – Impact on Practitioners

President represents Society at IINI Gala Dinner

New Council members attend Induction

Passing of James Wilson Russell, Solicitor

Passing of Margaret Caher (née Graham)

Passing of W Laurence Mahood

President Congratulates New Solicitor High Court Judge

High Court And County Court Appointments

Over £1300 raised for Charity of Year Christmas Appeal

Planning and Water Appeals Commission - Stakeholder Feedback

Culloden Estate and Spa venue for Law Society Annual Dinner 2022

Law Society Hosts Hybrid Clinical Negligence Annual Conference

New Presidential and Chief Executive team announced

Law Society welcomes Brian Archer as its new President

Happy Birthday James W Russell!

Sports Law Conference marks 10th Anniversary

Society Wins Top Award for Commonwealth Mediation Event

Belfast Colloque: 18 November 2022

2021/22 LSNI supervisor's annual report - AML

Law Society launches new 'Mentoring Programme' 2023

Over 500 local solicitors attend Annual Conveyancing Conference 2022

HREG - Northern Ireland (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill

BSA Present the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association with Trophy

New website offers help in resolving ongoing legal disputes

https://mediatorsni.co.uk/

Farewell and good luck to John Mackell

President attends opening of Legal Year in England and Wales

Study into Solicitor Profession in Northern Ireland Published

The Solicitor Profession in Northern Ireland - A Research Report By The
Hook Tangaza Consultancy

Society publishes Diversity and Equality Report

Passing of Patricia A. Kerr, solicitor

State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Guidance for Court Sittings on 19 September 2022

The Pro Bono Choir - NEW rehearsal date and time!

Law Society Statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Opening of term address by Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland

Passing of Mr Peter Ford, solicitor

NEW BOOK - International Commercial Mediation - 20% discount offer

Law and Regulation in Comparative Context - Ronán Feehily
University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

2022 Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training

Suitable for Beginners or as a Refresher

Expressions of interest sought for External Examiner - IPLS Admissions

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Invitation to watch - Twenty Notable Solicitors from Northern Ireland

Passing of Lady Gillian Kerr

Passing of Pádraigín Drinan, solicitor

Belfast Pride Parade 2022

Newly admitted solicitors welcomed to the legal profession

Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Bill

The Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Bill gains Royal Assent

Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI Board Apprenticeship Scheme 2022

Passing of Mr James J Fitzpatrick, Solicitor

'Twenty Notable Solicitors from Northern Ireland' - a presentation

Passing of Mr Pat Kelly, Solicitor

Law Society of Northern Ireland Statement

Invitation to attend event hosted by Irish Rule of Law International

Newly qualified solicitors welcomed at admissions reception

Putting children at the heart of Justice System

Passing of Mr Charles Edward Stewart

Charity event proves to be runaway success!

LAWCARE EXTENDS ONLINE CHAT SERVICE

Mental Health Awareness Week 9-15 May 2022

Political Parties set out key justice priorities

Northern Ireland Political Parties set out their key justice priorities ahead of Assembly poll

IPLS Team progress to Semi Finals of competition

FOUR JURISDICTIONS FAMILY LAW CONFERENCE – DUBLIN 2022

NEW - Journal of Elder Law and Capacity - Spring 2022

Please click below to download the NEW - Journal of Elder Law and Capacity - Spring 2022

Passing of William Samuel Hewitt (Billy) Lavery - Retired solicitor

Passing of Harry McKinney, retired solicitor

New eLearning Training Courses Launched

Ukraine appeal raises £13,000

New Child & Family Law Update published

Statement on the Budget Engagement

Hobbs event raises over £1500 for Presidents Charity

Ukraine – Pro Bono Advice

International Women's Day event - 'live stream event'

Ukraine Appeal

Legal Eagles Win Client Consultation Competition 2022

A celebration of the life of Alan Logan

Supreme Court launches selection process for new justices

Law Society lends its support to ‘National Apprenticeship week’

Proposed cuts Justice budget catastrophic impact on most vulnerable

LAWCARE HITS MILESTONE NUMBER OF PEOPLE HELPED

New Writ Magazine has been published - Winter 2021

Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI Chosen as Law Society Charity of The Year

Law Society welcomes Brigid Napier as new President

Community Foundation announces £300k match fund for Gifts in Wills

Joint call in support of endangered lawyers in Afghanistan

Society congratulates Jenny Moore on winning In-House Lawyer prize

New Notary Public appointed

Supervisor’s Annual Report - Anti-Money Laundering

October 2021

Passing of John Whittington, solicitor

Home Buyers Warned About Online Deposit Fraud

Hamilton Douglas Legal

500 Local Solicitors Attend 'Online Conveyancing Conference' 2021

Departmental Solicitor’s Office (DSO) is moving office on 25 October

2022 Four Jurisdictions Family Law Conference

Law Society concerned at DOJ family law standard fee proposals

Justice Minister opens The Meeting Space at Law Society House

Passing of Victoria Kennedy, Solicitor

Passing of Claire O'Mahony, Solicitor

Passing of Mr John L. Leckey, former senior coroner

President comments on passing of John Leckey

Issue 1/2021 of folio published

Retirement of Sir Declan Morgan as Lord Chief Justice

President’s valedictory remarks upon the retirement of Sir Declan Morgan as Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland

Lady Chief Justice Appointment

Society welcomes announcement of first female Chief Justice

Joint Statement by the Law Societies

Statement on Ballymurphy Inquest

Mental Health Awareness Week 10-16 May 2021

Response to Home Office Immigration Plan

Putting Good Mental Health at the heart of the solicitors’ profession

Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme for applications

Brian Speers to Chair -Commonwealth Games Federation Ethics Commission

Recovery Loan Scheme

Appointment to the office of Coroner in Northern Ireland

NEW - Journal of Elder Law and Capacity - Winter edition

Response To Justice Minister’s Statement

Tender Legal services (Education Law and Employment Law)

to Catholic Maintained Schools and CCMS

Report Reflects Positively on Society’s Client Complaint Work

PSNI Cyber Crime Update

The following important information has been provided by the PSNI Cyber Crime Team

Promoting a good workplace culture in the Legal Profession in NI

Secondment Opportunity in Brussels

Exciting opportunity in Brussels for trainee solicitors/newly qualified solicitors/paralegals to gain international experience

Brussels Briefing with the UK Law Societies Presidents 2021

Current risks facing law firms Northern Ireland from Money Laundering

Spring into Wellness Challenge’ for 2021

Family Law Committee offers condolences on passing of Nuala McLaughlin

Law Society condemns murder of Afghanistan female Judges

Supreme Court Judgment – FCA case on Business Interruption Insurance

President Congratulates Members on New Year Honours Awards

Christmas Day Half-Marathon For Women's Aid Raises Nearly £3,000

A Bridge over Troubled Waters

FOUR JURISDICTIONS FAMILY LAW FREE ONLINE CONFERENCE

Notification of two new statutory rules

Forensic medicine course 2021

Law Society Statement - Patrick Finucane

Brexit Transition

How Northern Ireland Businesses and Citizens Can Prepare Now

Election of Law Society of Northern Ireland Society Office Bearers

The Presidential team photograph displayed above was taken in November 2019.

Court Delivers Judgment On Access To Coroner’s Files

Summary of Judgment

Staying Well, Working Well

Wed, Dec 2, 2020 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM GMT

Writ Magazine - Autumn 2020 published

UK and Irish perspectives on Brexit

Changes to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Self-Employed

National Pro Bono Week

The Access to Justice Foundation celebrates National Pro Bono Week 2020 with Go the Extra Mile for Justice Day

Response to Call for Evidence Independent Review of Administrative Law

The Law Society of Northern Ireland has lodged a Response to the Call for Evidence by the Independent Review of Administrative Law.

Passing of Mr John Oliver Greer (solicitor)

PSNI 'Scam' newsletter updated

The PSN have launched a new scam newsletter providing useful guidance and contact information.

Guidance for legal professionals - cross-border family & civil cases

from 1 January 2021

Law Society House is accessible by appointment only

Passing of Mr Harry Nelson (solicitor)

Mentoring Programme 2020

President responds to comments about "Lefty lawyers"

Summary of judgement - O Murchu and Shannon

Court Dismisses Appeal Against Downstream Monitoring Of Police Interviews

Law Society launches 'Well Being' day

A Law Society 'well being' initiative in support of the solicitor profession. Please click below to access the registration links.

Clinical Negligence Webinar Series1 October, 6 November, 3 December

Full details are outlined below as well as the link to register your attendance. Please note that these events are open to solicitors only!

Enduring Power of Attorney Form

A Power of Attorney enables you to choose a person (or persons) to deal with your property and affairs.

Extension of Practice Direction issued by NI Review Tribunal Chair

The Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 / The Mental Health Review Tribunal (Northern Ireland) Rules 1986

Law Commission of England and Wales launches consultation

on transfer of ownership

Folio - Northern Ireland Conveyancing and Land Law Journal published

Download for free

Queen’s Bench actions procedure updated

New Summer Writ 2020 published

Please click below to download the digital version.

FPC REMOTE COURT LISTS - for week commencing 17th AUGUST 2020

For Ballymena, Belfast, Craigavon, Lisburn, Newry and Newtownards

CROWN COURT ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW LIST FOR NEWRY - 31st AUGUST 2020

Conveyancing Updater – Issue Number 2020/23

Conveyancing and COVID-19 Updates

No Certificate of Readiness

Review Courts Lists (County Court and District Judge)

AML and Risk articles

Crown Court Review Lists for week commencing 24th August 2020.

Family Care Centre Review Lists

Crown Court Lists - WC 17th August 2020 Antrim Crown Court

Updated OLCJ Guidance - 3rd August 2020

New Protocol for Hearing of Civil Bills

Extension of PPS Case Progression Hubs

Covid-19 Business Support Updater

Reminder on Furlough Claims Deadline and Companies House Updates

First issue of the Journal of Elder Law and Capacity for 2020

Crown Court Lists for w/c 10th August 2020 for Craigavon

FPC Administrative Review Lists w/c 17 August 2020

Rule of Law Webinar 28th July: The Impact of COVID-19

Urgent Attention Of Children Order Panel Members/Family Law Practioner

LONDONDERRY FCC and LAGANSIDE FCC – cases listed for hearing during week commencing 3rd August 2020.

FCC Lists 27th July Craigavon and Belfast AND FPC Lists for Ards and L

Please find attached FCC lists for w/c 27th July and FPC lists for w/c 3rd August – as well as the appropriate form to be completed in each case.

Industrial Tribunals and the Fair Employment Tribunal Update - July

Review Lists For Lisburn And Ards FPC

Week Commencing 27th July 2020

Court Lists - July 2020

Updated Guidance From The High Court Masters

Call for Submissions of Interest Human Rights and Equality Group

Passing of S.M. Patrick Cross past President of the Law Society

Business Support Updater Edition Nine with Summary Grid

Passing of John R. Sullivan - Solicitor (Retired)

Public Consultation on Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay

NIHRC -EU Settlement Scheme extended to the people of Northern Ireland

what does it mean for me?

New Human Rights & Equality Group setup by Law Society

Covid-19 Personal Injury Protocol

First Tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber) – Updates

Law Society Welcomes The Re-opening Of The Housing Market

Conveyancing and COVID-19 Updates

Updated Society Guidance on Conveyancing in light of the re-opening of the housing market

Industrial Tribunals and the Fair Employment Tribunal Update

June 2020

For The Urgent Attention Of All Litigators – Civil / Criminal / Family

Business Support Updater 1 June 2020

Communicating With Members Of The Judiciary

Notice from Guardian Ad Litem Agency

Notice from Guardian Ad Litem Agency regarding 2020 reconstitution of their Solicitor Panel

Mindful Manager Toolkit Working from Home to Keep Focus

Change Of Email Address For Laganside Family Proceedings Court

For The Urgent Attention Of All Practitioners

LISTING OF CASES - UPDATES FROM THE OFFICE OF THE LORD CHIEF JUSTICE

Covid-19 Business Support Updater- Main Developments

Matrimonial Office Applications

Resources from the Chartered Accountants Ireland

Passing of Eibhlínn McAleer (née Lynch) - solicitor

NI Environment Agency – Property Certificates and Discharge Consents

First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber)

COVID-19 Response to reports of Delays ETC

Important Notice - Undefended Divorce Petitions

Notification of pilot to hear undefended divorce petitions at Belfast County Court

Important Notice - County Court Appeals - Queen’s Bench Division

For the urgent attention of all practitioners with Personal Injury actions and County Court Appeals listed in the Queen’s Bench Division

Priority Searches at Land Registry

Conveyancing and COVID-19 Updates

Law Searchers at Land Registry and the Registry of Deeds

Regional Property Certificates

Update on the Commercial Hub from The Honourable Mr Justice Horner

For The Urgent Attention Of All High Court Practitioners

Administrative Review Of Listed High Court Business

Land Registers Revised Emergency Note To Practitioners

Changes to Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations

Land Registers Revised Emergency Note To Practitioners 24th April 2020

Important Changes To Guidance Issued By OLCJ

ATTENTION ALL PRACTITIONERS

Consultation on Proposals on the use Live Links for Police Detention

COVID-19 – Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Counter-Terrorist Financing

UK Legal Sector Affinity Group – Advisory Note Published - 21st April 2020

Business Support Measures During (Covid-19) Outbreak - 7th update

Practice Note update from Land Registry

The Society has received the following revised Practice Note from Land Registry:

Update to the Covid-19 guidance issued by the Office of the LCJ

NICTS Operational summary

Office of Care and Protection (Patients) during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak

Conveyancing and COVID-19 Updates Issue Number 2020/14

Belfast City Council Property Certificates – E-mail applications

Passing of Jacinta McCullough, Solicitor (Retired)

Stay safe, stay healthy and stay at home - new video

Immigration Practitioners’ Group - Home Office Update

Conveyancing and COVID-19 Updates Issue Number 2020/13

Business Support Measures During Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak

Members’ Information Notice- Fourth Edition

Coroner - Northern Ireland

Office premises of the Attorney General are temporarily closed

Arrangements for supervised contact of Looked After Children

The administration of the First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber)

Announcement of Reduction in Service in the First-tier Tribunal Tax Chamber Administrative centre

Closure Of Departmental Solicitor’s Office Premises

Centre House And Victoria Hall

NIHE Legal Services - The Housing Centre

Notice regarding bail applications during Covid-19 pandemic

NIHE House Sales Scheme Temporary Suspension from 25/3/2020

New I On The Law issued by the Law Society Library - Issue 21

Message of support for Niall Murphy, solicitor

Are you worried about your house purchase or sale?

In need of some guidance and advice?

Business Support Measures During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

(Update includes more information on accessing small business grants, details on the job retention scheme, provision for the self-employed and new legislative protections for commercial tenants)

Further Legal Services Agency Circular - LSA COVID 19 - Key Messages

Guidance on the execution of wills during the COVID-19 crisis

Covid-19 - Guidance for Courts - Lord Chief Justice's Office

Closure of The Insolvency Service, Fermanagh House

Immigration Practitioners’ Group Asylum Interviews

NEW UPDATE - Business Support Measures During (Covid-19) Outbreak

UPDATED - 25th March 2020

Covid-19 - Guidance for Courts - Lord Chief Justice's Office

Issued at the request of the Lord Chief Justice Office

Law Society House is closed / How to contact the Society?

Law Society Library - closure and reduced operating hours

Industrial Tribunals and the Fair Employment Tribunal Update

Regulation (Professional Conduct) Department Operations

High Court - Crown Court Bail Applications - Arrangements until 27/03

19 March 2020

Pro Forma Review Guidance Form For Commercial Hub Cases

A Template Form for adjourning cases in the FCC/FPC

Warning of increased Cyber Threat reference Covid-19

Working From Home?

The Human Rights Commission has closed its offices

COVID-19 advice on property transactions in Northern Ireland

Speak to your solicitor if you are buying or selling a home

Law Society CPD Events Postponed

Introduction to Insolvency - NIYSA CPD Event

Protection of the Rule of Law in Europe

Law Insight Event Opens Door to Legal Careers

Newly Qualified Solicitors 2020

President Welcomes Newly Qualified Solicitors at Admissions Ceremony

Law Society Welcomes Positive Lay Observer's Report

Legacy Inquests – Appeal for information

APPEAL FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE INJURY AND DEATH OF MASTER STEPHEN GEDDIS ON 28TH - 30TH AUGUST 1975

Priority must be given to protecting the basic human right of liberty

‘Protecting the basic human right of liberty must be a priority’ was of the key messages from a special conference taking place in Belfast this week on the theme of the ‘Deprivation of Liberty of elderly and incapacitated people’.

President Welcomes NIHRC to Law Society House

New Writ Magazine 2020

LSMS Chair Congratulates Winning IPLS Mediation Team

Injunctions in the context of social media event sold out

Law Society welcomes appointment of Naomi Long as new Justice Minister

New AML/CTF Regulations Come Into Effect today!

New Law Society Mediation Services (LSMS) Board hold first meeting

Senior Vice President attends Equality in the Law Event

New Advertising Campaign Launched