For Individuals:

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Criminal and Motoring offences Employment Matrimonial & Family Personal Injury Residential Property Wills, Trusts & IHT Planning

For Businesses:

Agriculture Bankruptcy & Insolvency Company & Business Law Commercial Conveyancing Commercial Litigation Construction Litigation Debt Recovery Employment Law Insurance Services Marine & Transport Law

Locations Personnel

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 Solicitor 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 solicitor from the list on the right to read their biography.

Grainne Heaney

LLB

Grainne having obtained a National Certificate in Legal Studies at Letterkenny I.T. went on to graduate from Queens University, Belfast with an Honours degree in Law in 2002. Prior to her being admitted as a Solicitor in 2004 she spent time undergoing specialised projects with both Women's Aid in Belfast and the Department of Social Services in New York. Further to being admitted Grainne has specialised in Matrimonial Law, now heading the Family and Matrimonial Department at Stewarts. Grainne also undertakes work in both areas of Litigation and Criminal.
Grainne is both an accredited member of the Children Order Panel and a trained Collaborative Lawyer.

Paul Mallon

LLB

Paul studied at Queen's University Belfast, graduating in 1990. In 1991 Paul obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Administration and Legal Studies before moving to England to work. Paul was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in England and Wales in 1998 and was admitted to the Law Society's Family Law and later the Family Law (Advanced) Panels. Returning to live and work in Northern Ireland in 2006 Paul now practices in the areas of Family/Matrimonal Law and Civil Litigation.
Paul Mallon is both an accredited member of the Children Order panel and a trained Collaborative lawyer.

Janeen McKay

LLB

Janeen was educated at Strathearn School, Belfast and Queens University, Belfast where she graduated with an Honours Degree in Law in 2004. Janeen joined Stewarts in 2004 and initially worked as a paralegal while completing the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in Chester on a part time basis. Janeen completed her training contract with the firm and was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in England & Wales in 2010 and in Northern Ireland in 2011.
Janeen specializes in the areas of Wills and Probate, Residential Conveyancing, Civil Litigation and Matrimonial Law.

Una Fitzgerald

LLB

Una graduated from Queens University Belfast with an Honours Degree in Law with Politics in 2000. Una completed the Legal Practice Course at London Guildhall University in 2001, and following training was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in England and Wales in July 2003. Since qualification, Una has chosen to specialise in Family and Children Law, with a keen interest in Divorce and Ancillary Relief, having practised at a prominent London Law Firm. Una returned to Northern Ireland in 2007, and continues to practice in all areas of Family and Children Law. Una also assists clients in respect of general litigation and criminal matters.
Una Fitzgerald is both an accredited member of the Children Order panel and a trained Collaborative lawyer.

Thomas Malcolmson

LLB

Thomas returned home to N Ireland and joined Stewarts in 2011 having studied and then practised law in England for a number of years. Thomas’ areas of interest include succession and tax planning through wills and trusts and the administration of estates. Thomas can also advise on Office of Care and Protection matters including Powers of Attorney and applications to appoint a Controller

Joanne Moody

LLM

Joanne returned home to Northern Ireland in 2006 with her young family, following a successful career in the City of London and Greece, where she worked for Ince & Co, currently the Global Shipping Law Firm of the Year. Joanne advises on all aspects of marine and transport law (including aviation), insurance and general commercial disputes. Joanne is mentioned in the Chambers UK Solicitors Guide 2011 as a notable practitioner in her field "well regarded for her insurance and marine casualty practice, where she has acquired an impressive range of expertise. She is also one of Stewarts' professional negligence lawyers and advises on corporate manslaughter issues. Joanne is admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in England and Wales and in Northern Ireland.

Debbie Mills

LLM

“Debbie was educated at Larne Grammar School and Queen’s University, Belfast where she graduated with an Honours Degree in Law with Politics in 2007. She obtained her Certificate in Professional Legal Studies from the Institute of Professional Legal Studies, Queen’s University Belfast, with merit, and was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in Northern Ireland in November 2009. Debbie undertakes work in all areas of residential conveyancing together with working in the areas of civil litigation, wills and probate and matrimonial law”.

Solicitors at Stewarts Solicitors

Una Fitzgerald

LLB

Grainne Heaney

LLB

Paul Mallon

LLB

Janeen McKay

LLB

Joanne Moody

LLM

Thomas Malcolmson

LLB

Debbie Mills

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."

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