Hewitt & Gilpin

read moreHewitt & Gilpin has been providing legal representation to individuals and businesses since 1929. Our yardstick for success is client satisfaction. Hewitt & Gilpin works hard to look after clients and to get results, whether it's in the corporate environment, the courtroom or the world of private client (conveyancing, wills, probate and trusts). Our business is growing and we would be keen to help you!

read moreHewitt & Gilpin work with business clients across a wide range of sectors. We have developed market-leading expertise in the retail sector in Northern Ireland courtesy of our relationship with Henderson Group; one of the biggest independent food distributors in the UK with a turnover of more than 600m. Also, specific commercial property expertise firm through our client Moyallen Group whose property portfolio includes major shopping centres in Craigavon, Portadown and in England. In addition we continue to act for a number of local and international lenders in relation to secured lending and insolvency related transactions.

read moreOver the last number of years, Hewitt & Gilpin have developed particular expertise in this area of law through our involvement in a number of high profile judicial review cases. This is complex legal work and our solicitors ensure that they guide the client at each stage to ensure clear understanding and an effective result.

read moreHewitt & Gilpin have a thriving Private Client department, managing the legal affairs of thousands of households right across Northern Ireland. We believe in delivering a personal service for every client and we can assure you that all of your legal work is carried out by a qualified solicitor. Our service portfolio includes house sales and purchases, sale of agricultural property, remortgages, gifts of residential property and land as well as dealing with wills, trusts and estates. I was very nervous about buying my first home.

read moreIntegrity is a principle that has guided Hewitt & Gilpin for more than 80 years. This strong ethos underpins our particular brand of legal representation, defining behaviours and shaping perceptions in the marketplace.

read moreOver the years we have developed an excellent reputation as Charity Law practitioners, advising over 300 clients in the church and voluntary sector. A number of our solicitors sit as trustees or directors on the boards of these charities giving us a level of insight and empathy that goes beyond merely providing legal advice. As we negotiated our new office lease, Hewitt & Gilpin became a trusted ally. The advice which we received was extremely insightful, very thorough and we were given a great charity rate!

read moreHewitt & Gilpin are active in the field of employment law. We have considerable experience in appearing at the Industrial Tribunal and, where appropriate, the High Court on behalf of both employers and employees. Our commercial practice also means that we have substantial experience in dealing with transfer of undertakings or 'TUPE' Regulations - a prerequisite in handling mergers and acquisitions work as well as dealing with claims arising from industrial accidents. Our team of Employment Solicitors therefore work closely with our Business Services team so that we can provide our clients with a composite service.

read moreWe have an active presence across all courts both in Belfast and throughout Northern Ireland and recently represented a client in a matter brought before the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. We are mindful of the fact that litigation can be a stressful and often daunting experience for clients and increasingly we have had success in resolving disputes in a timely manner before litigation has commenced through the Law Society Mediation Scheme. Hewitt & Gilpin represented me in the recent Judicial Review case over the land at Runkerry Bay.