Macaulay & Ritchie Solicitors, Belfast

We opened our doors in 1932 with the aim of providing our clients with expert legal advice, quality results and value for money. Whilst the law is constantly evolving, our commitment to those aims remains constant.
Over the years we have built a reputation for excellence. Our team's depth of knowledge, wealth of experience, and diversity of expertise leave us perfectly placed to advise you on any legal issue whether you are a small business, large company, public body or an individual.

• TRANSPORT LAW
• LITIGATION
• MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
• EMPLOYMENT
• PERSONAL INJURY
• CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL
• AGRICULTURE
• PROPERTY
• ESTATE PLANNING & TAX
• SPORTS LAW
• MEDIATION
• FAMILY & MATRIMONIAL
• CRIMINAL

TRANSPORT LAW
Macaulay & Ritchie Solicitors have over 50 years of experience in the field of transport law and understand the legal issues affecting the Road Transport Industry. We represent the largest public transport company and the largest private transport company in Northern Ireland as well as the main trade organisations representing the passenger and goods transport industries in Northern Ireland.

LITIGATION
We have extensive experience in all aspects of litigation having both a large private client base as well as acting on behalf of insurers. This gives us a unique ability to see the strengths and weaknesses of each individual case, weigh up the risks of litigation and give the best and most cost effective legal advice to the corporate or individual clients we represent.

PERSONAL INJURY
We are one of Northern Ireland’s leading Personal Injury Firms with expertise from the perspective of both the claimant and the defendant. We adopt a pro-active approach to the handling of all cases to ensure the best possible outcome for our clients.

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
Suffering an injury due to medical negligence can be a traumatic, confusing and deeply frustrating time. Our highly experienced Medical Negligence Team will guide you through the legal process and ensure that you receive the best possible legal advice. We aim not only to secure proper compensation but also to obtain an explanation for what happened to you. We aim to provide you with answers and ensure any lessons that can be learnt are implemented by the medical profession.

EMPLOYMENT LAW
We act for some of the largest employers in Northern Ireland providing them with a full range of Employment Law services. Indeed with one large corporate client we are proud to have achieved a 94% success rate defending cases brought to the Tribunal over a 30 year period. We pride ourselves on our in-depth, specialist knowledge of this evolving and increasingly complex area of law whilst at the same time maintaining a down to earth and user friendly service for both corporate and individual clients. We advise on employment legislation, codes of practice, Tribunal practices, Human Resources issues, internal Company protocols and procedures.

AGRICULTURE & FARMING LAW
We have over forty years of experience representing the farming community in Northern Ireland. We offer our extensive experience to individual farming families and the farming community at large. We advise on all aspects of personal, property and commercial issues faced by those working or involved in the agricultural community.

ESTATE PLANNING & TAXATION
Making a Will
It is important that a Will is made properly, that your wishes are carried out and that your intended beneficiaries benefit correctly. Failing to make a Will results in your Estate being governed by the Rules of Intestacy which may leave your intended beneficiaries not as well provided for as you wished. If you are thinking of making a Will come and see us first.

Probate, Estate & Retirement
We can assist you in dealing with the affairs of the deceased person. We know that this can be a difficult time and we will handle all matters with sensitivity and confidentiality. Dealing with an Estate can be complex and you might require help on several aspects, particularly taxation. We can assist you or your next of kin with all issues relating to the administration of an Estate, including taxation and other issues that might arise.

FAMILY & MATRIMONIAL
We at Macaulay & Ritchie Solicitors offer a complete legal service in all areas of Family Law. We are committed to treating all cases in the most sensitive manner and understand that this can be a difficult time for a client. At all times we ensure total confidentiality.

MEDIATION
Our mediation team advise clients in the area of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) which encompasses Arbitration and Mediation.

We advise clients whether it is appropriate to mediate, the practicalities of the mediation process and the issues which may arise

SPORTS LAW
This is very much an area of developing law but our advice would include dealing with contracts, Public and Employment Liability as well as advising Clubs on the law as it directly affects them.

If you or your club or organisation require any advice please contact Trevor Ringland at our Belfast Office or fill in the contact form below and a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible.