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Mr Farrell attended Westminster on the 1st November with a delegation from The Truth and Justice Group to lobby against the Legacy Bill. Shadow Secretary of State and cross party MPs gave us a good hearing and made us very welcome. 

Our Mr Farrell was privileged to be invited to the Seanad Oireachtas Committee recently to provide evidence in relation to the Constitutional Future of the Island and the potential criteria for a Border Poll.  We now have a very strong reputation in this area due to our proactive litigation against Read more…

One in five prisoners is either getting treatment for opioid addiction or is on a waiting list for help. Representing a 39-year-old heroin and cocaine addict who faces a long wait with almost 150 others, solicitor Jack Murphy, said the situation was deeply worrying and could not be allowed to Read more…

Peter McCormack has called for public inquiry into how vulnerable people are treated once they leave prison. His 31-year-old son J McCormack was found dead in a house in Lisburn, in May, just weeks after leaving prison. Jack Murphy of McIvor Farrell Solicitors stated: “These tragic deaths of the most Read more…

Members of Safe Electricity Armagh and Tyrone (SEAT) sought to judicially review Mrs Mallon’s decision in a case centred on Northern Ireland’s constitutional arrangements and newly introduced legislation. SEAT’s solicitor, Paul Farrell of McIvor Farrell, said it was a significant judgment on the future good governance of Northern Ireland. He Read more…

Belfast Solicitor Paul Farrell has been representing Sean Napier in the High Court, in action against DUP ministers who have boycotted the North South Ministerial Council. Mr Napier brought the case against First Minister Paul Givan, Economy Minister Gordon Lyons, Education Minister Michelle McIlveen, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots and Junior Read more…

As part of McIvor Farrell Solicitors community outreach programme, we are delighted once again to be associated with St. Joseph’s GAC, Glenavy. We wish the teams continued success for the future.

McIvor Farrell Solicitors are representing two clients in a case being brought against the Northern Ireland Health Service at the High Court on Thursday. May Kitchen and Eileen Wilson are on waiting lists and are challenging failings by the health service to provide effective medical services in Northern Ireland and Read more…

McIvor Farrell solicitor Paul Farrell has been representing campaign group Safe Electricity Armagh and Tyrone (SEAT) in their challenge over the lawfulness of decision to approve the North-South Interconnector. The challenge centres on legislation which enabled the Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to give the green light to the planning application Read more…

McIvor Farrell solicitor James Ferrin has been representing Jonathan Cummins at recent employment hearings. Mr Cummins was formerly a physio at Glentoran Football Club and has been taking a case for unfair dismissal against the club following an incident in training. An amicable resolution has been reached to the satisfaction Read more…