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The business awards season is in full swing! Thursday evening saw the AIB Business Eye Awards take place at the ICC Belfast, where MKB Law was shortlisted as 'Professional Services Firm of the Year'. After winning this award in 2022, we were honoured to once again be finalists in this category which recognises businesses in the sectors of law, finance and architecture. The celebrations continued the next day with the Belfast Telegraph Property Awards at the Crowne Plaza. Along with being shortlisted for ‘Legal Property Team of the Year’, we were pleased to sponsor the ‘Developer of the Year’ award. Our Associate Director Emma Smyth had the pleasure of presenting this accolade to the winners Alskea Ltd. We are grateful as always to be a part of an awards season that celebrates excellence across Northern Ireland’s business and property landscape! [MKB Law: James Boyd, Emma Smyth, Matthew McGuigan, Bernie McCloskey and Maria Conway] 🏷️ AIB (NI) | Business Eye Magazine | ICC Belfast | Waterfront Hall | Ulster Hall | Belfast Telegraph | Crowne Plaza Belfast | Alskea Ltd #MKBLaw #SolicitorsBelfast #YourStrategicLegalPartner

“With the recent release of the 2025 Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 guides, we extend our congratulations to colleagues across the local sector for their well-deserved rankings. While MKB Law is pleased to maintain rankings in both guides, we made a strategic decision not to submit any new applications for the 2025 rankings. “The process of preparing submissions requires a substantial commitment of time and resources, whether handled in-house or with the assistance of external consultants. It has also required input from clients as part of the reference process. On this occasion, rather than focusing on submissions, we decided to redirect that time and energy toward areas such as staff training and development and enhancing client care. “In 2024, we welcomed nine new staff members across various roles, with an additional three team members set to join us before year end. With our growing team, it is essential to ensure that every member is fully trained in our systems and processes. Furthermore, we actively encourage staff to pursue advanced training in specialised areas of law, helping us stay ahead in a competitive market. “By investing in the growth and expertise of our staff, we can provide an even higher standard of service to our clients. This approach ensures that our clients are supported by a well-rounded, knowledgeable and attentive team. We are confident that this decision will benefit our clients and contribute to the continued success and growth of MKB Law as a whole.” Gordon McElroy, Managing Director at MKB Law.

Events Roundup: The Exchange Chambers Commercial Litigation Conference took place in Manchester last Tuesday, providing useful insights into sector developments within England & Wales. Associate Director Christopher Mason, who is dual-qualified, was pleased to attend this event. Following this, the pace shifted with last Thursday's LegalGeek 2024 Conference in London. Known as the largest legal innovation and tech event in Europe, the lively conference brought together attendees from over 60 countries. A keynote speech by Melanie Brown MBE, patron of Women’s Aid and former Spice Girls member, was one of the event's highlights. These events demonstrate MKB's committment to staying up-to-date with important legal updates, while also exploring innovative ways to enhance our practice. #MKBLaw #SolicitorsBelfast #YourStrategicLegalPartner

𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐲𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐧 MKB Law has one of the strongest client lists of any Belfast law firm, and that doesn’t happen by accident. It’s taken years of hard work by the firm’s team, combined with the reputation within the local business community of lawyers like MKB Managing Director Gordon McElroy and his colleague Maria Conway. But MKB took a major step forward during the summer when it added experienced lawyer Neil Logan to its team to head up the Banking & Finance function. Neil moved across town to join MKB after 17 years rising to partner with another local law firm. “MKB has always been strong on banking and finance, mostly due to Gordon and Maria and their work in the corporate field and in specialist areas like hospitality and real estate,” says Neil. “I suppose I bring a specialist focus on banking and finance." Full article available here: bit.ly/MKB-News161024 #MKBLaw #SolicitorsBelfast #YourStrategicLegalPartner

MKB Law Director David McAlinden and Working Capital Manager Terence Carr recently attended the NI Chamber Finance Professionals Breakfast. The event took place at the elegant Cultra Manor, located within the Ulster Folk Museum, and was hosted by John Campbell, Economics & Business Editor at BBC NI. Alan Bridle, UK Economist at Bank of Ireland, presented an economic overview followed by a panel discussion featuring Cara O’Kane (RiverRidge), Steven Murtland (FinTru) and Deborah McClinton (PAC Group). Thanks to all who contributed to making this event both informative and engaging. David and Terence also appreciated the opportunity to catchup with contacts from the across the sector. #MKBLaw #SolicitorsBelfast #Networking #Finance #YourStrategicLegalPartner

We are delighted to welcome Tamy Conn to MKB Law as a Solicitor in our Property team. Tamy specialises in residential property, providing expert advice on all aspects of conveyancing transactions. She is also dual-qualified in England & Wales and Northern Ireland. Emma Smyth, Head of our Property and Conveyancing team, comments: "We are thrilled to have Tamy join us as we continue to expand our Property team. Alongside the recent appointment of Chris Jennings, we are pleased to further meet the evolving needs of our clients and provide outstanding service." #MKBLaw #SolicitorsBelfast #Property #YourStrategicLegalPartner

We recently participated in the Business Beats Cancer Belfast table quiz at Haymarket Belfast. Though we got off to a great start, our performance went downhill soon after. In the end, our biggest achievement was coming up with our team name: 𝗠asters of 𝗞ourt and 𝗕ar! A big thank you to everyone at BBCB and the event sponsors/partners for hosting such an enjoyable night. Their efforts helped raise over £12,000 for Cancer Research UK (CRUK) - a fantastic result for a very worthy cause. [Team: Samantha Runchman | Farheen Rahmani | Owen McElroy | Cole Johnston | Bernie McCloskey | Kym Horner]

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒. The Awards, happening later this month, is a major highlight for everyone involved in Northern Ireland's property sector, with 18 categories celebrating excellence across the industry. We are excited to announce that we have been shortlisted for 'Property Legal Team of the Year' alongside other prominent law firms - excellent work as always from our Property division! We are also sponsoring the 'Developer of the Year' award and extend our congratulations to the finalists: Henderson Group Property, Alskea Ltd, Hagan Homes Ltd, Lotus Homes, Strand Homes and Fraser Millar. #MKBLaw #SolicitorsBelfast #Property #PropertyAwards #YourStrategicLegalPartner

A selection of our new promotional photos is showcased in the August/September issue of Business Eye magazine. The vibrant colours of the photos, which look stunning online, are equally as impressive in print! Accompanying the images, captured by photographer Khara Pringle, is a write-up that offers insight into the photoshoot. “Our new visuals aren’t just about aesthetics; they reflect our ongoing journey in visual storytelling,” said Kym Horner, Marketing Executive at MKB Law. View the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/et7vU3SJ #MKBLaw #SolicitorsBelfast #Marketing #LegalMarketing #Photoshoot #YourStrategicLegalPartner

It was a pleasure having Jake with us during the summer. He demonstrated a high level of dedication and professionalism in all that he did and built strong connections with both colleagues and clients. We look forward to seeing all that he will accomplish in the future! #MKBLaw #SolicitorsBelfast #YourStrategicLegalPartner