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Partners:

Charles E. Stewart Charlie P W Stewart John A. Beatty Lynne Hyndman Judith McConnell David Sturgess

Solicitors:

Una Fitzgerald Grainne Heaney Paul Mallon Janeen McKay Joanne Moody Thomas Malcolmson Debbie Mills

Useful Links:

Law Society of Northern Ireland Law Society of England & Wales Association of Personal Injury Lawyers Society of Trust and Estate Practictioners UK Government Land Registrars of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Court Service Office of Public Sector Information The British Institute of Human Rights Human Rights Update

We pride ourself upon employing a diverse range of legal experts whose experience can be drawn upon to provide the very best service to our clients.
Select a Partner from the list on the right hand side to read a short biography.

Who's who at Stewarts Solicitors

We believe in building strong relationships with our clients which is why we have compiled these biographys for you to read and get to know the people you may be working with better.
Select a partner from the list on the right to read their biography.

Charles E. Stewart

Senior Partner

Charles attended Regent House and Campbell College schools. He read law at Queens University Belfast and graduated with an LLB (Hons) in 1969. He was a pipe major of the Campbell College and Queens University OTC Pipe Bands. Charles qualified as a solicitor in 1972 and has extensive experience of residential and commercial conveyancing, including land acquisition for sale and development together with planning issues. He also specialises in the preparation of wills, administration of estates, trusts and tax planning advice. He was appointed as Clerk to the General Commissioner of the Inland Revenue. He has attended conferences on Estate Planning and Trusts held by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). He is a member of the Ulster Society of Rugby Union Referees and plays both league tennis and cricket.

Charlie P W Stewart

LLB

Charlie is a fourth generation Stewart and son of the current Senior Partner. He was educated at Methodist College Belfast and then Queen’s University of Belfast graduating with an Honours Degree in Law & Accountancy in 2006. Charlie spent time studying in New York prior to returning to Northern Ireland to complete his professional studies at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies with Merit at Queen’s University of Belfast. He was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors of Northern Ireland in 2009. His hobbies include rugby, cricket and golf.

John A. Beatty

Senior Litigation Partner

John was educated at St. MacNissi's College and at Queens University Belfast where he graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and a Certificate in Professional Legal Studies, qualifying as a Solicitor in 1985. He has extensive experience in all aspects of personal injury litigation, in particular Industrial Accidents having worked on behalf of Trade Unions for many years. He also works extensively in the arena of road traffic accidents, having a particular interest in Spinal and Closed Head injuries. He is a member of APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers), MASS (Motor Accident Solicitors Society) and PEOPIL (Pan-European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers). He has also attended the Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution run by SLS and Queens University and is on the Law Societys list of approved Mediators.

Lynne Hyndman

LLB

Lynne was educated in Boclair Academy Bearsden in Glasgow before attending Dundee University and qualifying in Scottish Law in 1992. She moved to Northern Ireland in 1993 and qualified here in 1994. Since then she has obtained extensive experience in Personal Injury work and Matrimonial law. She is one of two partners running the Ballymena branch and has been with Stewarts since April 2000. She has successfully completed the Law Society course for mediators, Collaborative Law and the Advanced Advocacy Course.

Judith McConnell

LLB

Judith graduated from Queens University Belfast with Honours Degree in Law in 1995 and was admitted as a Solicitor in November 1997. Judith is based in the Litigation Department with particular focus on Road Traffic Accidents, Public and Employers Liability cases. The majority of her work is in the County Court and High Court. She also advises clients on all area of employment law including employment disputes and is involved in preparing and presenting cases at the Industrial Tribunal. Judith is also a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.

David Sturgess

LLB

David was educated at Belfast Royal Academy and Manchester University where he obtained his LLB (Hons). He was enrolled as a solicitor in Northern Ireland in 1997 and joined Geo.L.MacLaine and Co, solicitors where he worked in general practice until moving to the Private Client/Banking Unit of Carson McDowell in late 2000. David gained vast experience during his time at Carson McDowell of all aspects of conveyancing (both domestic and commercial) together with exposure to wide range of lending matters from re-mortgaging and second charge caseloads to acting for major local, national and international lenders in the financing of complex corporate and commercial transactions. David joined Stewarts in December 2007 and was made Partner in 2011.

Partners at Stewarts Solicitors

Charles E. Stewart

Senior Partner

LLB (Hons)

Charlie P W Stewart

LLB

John A. Beatty

Senior Litigation Partner

BSc (Hons)

Lynne Hyndman

LLB

Judith I McConnell

LLB (Hons)

David Sturgess

LLB

Testimonials

"Thank you for a friendly, helpful and professional service,"

- John "I have used your firm for over 40 years and continue to do so. Thank you for the excellent service."

- Edward "Excellent service, my family are no strangers to this Firm."

- Anne I was treated with courtesy and queries were dealt with effectively. A very helpful document explaining the firm’s fees, procedure etc. was sent out at the outset. My Solicitor was very efficient and professional.

- A Very well treated, everything was explained in a very easy to understand way.

- William The level of service was excellent and I would recommend your service to any of my family and friends. A tremendous firm to use.

- Ryan "Excellent service, my family are no strangers to this Firm."

- Anne "Efficient, professional and understanding. I was relaxed and made to feel at ease."

- Stephen "Quick to act in response to first contact. I was treated with efficiency and courtesy. I appreciate that I was helped through the process in a way that was totally stress free."

- James "My Solicitor was extremely polite and friendly. Great communication and very helpful."

- Frances "My Solicitor was very informative and always kept me up to date on the progress of the case."

- Amee "My Solicitor was very good explaining my case and was friendly to speak with when dealing with my claim."

- Elizabeth "Great care was taken to make sure I was recovering well and was fully aware of the legal process and provided excellent customer service. "

- Paula "I was very impressed with the professionalism of the firm. All staff I spoke to were courteous and very pleasant to deal with at all times. All correspondence was handled and processed very quickly."

- Wesley "Very Polite and dealt with the utmost of efficiency."

- Ronald "Everything was explained clearly, what was happening, and how the case would progress."

- Mervyn "Words cannot describe the excellent manner in which I was treated considering the sensitive nature of the case."

- W "Excellent"

- Claire "I have recommended you to my friends & family should they need help, and will continue to do so."

- Hazel

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North Down Cricket Club

North Down Cricket Club is one of the oldest clubs in Ireland, founded in 1857. The Club is situated close to the shores of Strangford Lough in the town of Comber, famous for Thomas Andrews, designer of 'Titanic', whiskey, potatoes and cricket.
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Jeans for Genes is a UK based charity that aims to change the world for children with genetic disorders. They hold regular fundraisers and have an annual "Jeans for Genes Day" which takes place on the 7th October every year.
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