Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Belfast & Holywood
Established in 1929, Hewitt & Gilpin Solicitors have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal services across Northern Ireland. Our practice combines deep expertise with a commitment to integrity, ensuring clients receive tailored advice that addresses their unique needs. With a focus on commercial and private client matters, we specialise in areas including business law, dispute resolution, public law, and residential property transactions.Our team of fully qualified solicitors brings decades of collective experience, consistently prioritising client satisfaction through transparent communication and pragmatic solutions. We maintain strong ties to local communities while handling complex legal challenges with the same dedication that has defined our practice for over nine decades.
Services
Business Services
Dispute Resolution
Public Law
House Sales
Charity Law
Employment Law
Wills & Probate
Family Law
Details
- Year established: 1929
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years' experience serving clients across Northern Ireland
- All cases handled by fully qualified solicitors registered in Northern Ireland
- Specialist expertise in high-profile public law and commercial litigation
- Personal service combining traditional values with modern legal practices
- Deep local knowledge with national and international transaction capabilities
What people say
Excellent service
Successful representation
Personal service
Trusted advisors
Deep expertise
Services
Business Services
Our corporate law team advises businesses on commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. We specialise in retail sector legal matters across Northern Ireland. Our solicitors handle commercial property leases, financing agreements, and dispute resolution while maintaining long-term client relationships that combine sector knowledge with practical solutions.
Dispute Resolution
We represent clients in complex commercial litigation, mediation, and arbitration proceedings. Our expertise includes high court actions, debt recovery, and property disputes. The team has particular experience in alternative dispute resolution processes that achieve cost-effective outcomes while maintaining our clients' commercial interests and reputations.
Public Law
Our public law specialists handle judicial reviews and equality law cases at all court levels. We've successfully represented clients in landmark cases involving government decisions, regulatory challenges, and human rights issues. This includes advising on compliance with public sector equality duties and challenging unlawful administrative decisions.
House Sales and Purchases
We provide comprehensive residential conveyancing services for buyers, sellers, and developers. Our solicitors handle first-time purchases, property investments, and estate administration with particular expertise in multi-generational family transactions. The team also advises on property development sites and housing association projects across Northern Ireland.
Charity Law
Our charity law team advises voluntary sector organisations on governance, compliance, and commercial matters. We specialise in charity registration, trustee responsibilities, and property transactions for faith-based and community organisations. This includes advising on constitutional changes and regulatory requirements with practical, solution-focused legal support.
People
Naomi Gowan
Director
Specialising in employment law and residential conveyancing with 25 years' experience. Qualified solicitor since 1997, partner since 2006, and director since 2009. Manages East Belfast office operations.
Graeme Hamilton
Director
Corporate law specialist with expertise in commercial property and dispute resolution. Qualified since 2004, director since 2013. Acts for major lenders and property developers across Northern Ireland.
David Wheeler
Director
Commercial property and charity law expert. Qualified since 2000, director since 2010. Advises major retailers and regional shopping centres on property transactions and charity governance matters.
Tim Bradshaw
Director
Corporate law specialist with focus on agri-food sector agreements. Qualified since 2002, advises on franchising, intellectual property, and competition law compliance for national and international businesses.
Craig Russell
Director
Residential property and private client law expert. Qualified since 1997, director since 2020. Specialises in property development sites and estate planning with STEP membership.
Questions
What areas of law do Hewitt & Gilpin specialise in?
We specialise in business law, public law litigation, residential property transactions, family law, employment law, and charity law with particular expertise in commercial dispute resolution.
Do you handle cases outside Northern Ireland?
While based in Northern Ireland, we handle cases with cross-border implications and have experience in UK-wide commercial transactions and litigation.
Are your solicitors qualified to represent me in court?
All our lawyers are fully qualified solicitors registered on the Roll of Solicitors in Northern Ireland with extensive courtroom experience.
How quickly will my case be handled?
We prioritise timely responses while maintaining thoroughness, with urgent matters typically addressed within 24 hours by experienced legal professionals.
