Stewarts Solicitors

read moreIn 1902 Alex Stewart, grandfather of Stewarts' current Senior Director Charles E Stewart, and great-grandfather of Charlie PW Stewart (Director) commenced practising in Newtownards. The practice was known as Alexander Stewart and provided legal services to the people of Newtownards and the surrounding rural hinterland for many years. In 1940 Alex Stewart was succeeded by his son William C. Stewart who continued to practice under the name of Alex Stewart and Son until 1974, when the practice was in turn passed to his son, Charles E. Stewart.

read moreEmployment law can be a minefield for employers given the myriad of complex legislation which governs the relationship between the employee and employer. By choosing to work with specialist employment solicitors employers with employment law issues can be confident of getting the very best advice. Because we work for both employees and employers, we believe we have a tactical advantage in assisting you to avoid costly and time-consuming Tribunal proceedings. However, if you face litigation we will strive to achieve the best possible outcome for you either by way of early settlement or representing you at a Tribunal hearing against claims brought by employees.

read moreWe provide businesses with legal advice, commercial insight derived from our experience and commercial guidance to enhance their legal and commercial outlook and legal position. One of our key roles as advisors is to place our clients in a position to effectively manage commercial and legal risk, to reduce the administrative distraction of legal matters and avoid encountering the same problems twice. We endeavour to help our clients become more legally efficient. We provide prompt, knowledgeable legal advice to businesses engaged in a variety of industries worldwide.

read moreAt Stewarts we have supported and advised local business for over many years. Our client base includes a wide spectrum of manufacturing, retail and professional services businesses. Starting a new business can be exciting and rewarding, but it is also full of challenges. With commitment, drive, perseverance and support from family and friends you can transform your business idea into. Invest NI's role is to grow the local economy. They will support new and existing businesses that can make the greatest contribution to this growth by helping them to compete internationally.

read moreClaire Donnelly who had formerly been in Partnership with Colin S Patterson in the Firm of PDS Law, joined Stewarts as an Assistant Solicitor as part of a two-year transition period. Should any clients of the former practice of PDS Law/Patterson Donnelly have any queries or wish to check the updated storage records please do not hesitate to contact the Newtownards Branch of Stewarts Solicitors and ask for Charlie Stewart, Director. We will be able to confirm what records were transferred to this Firm.

read moreOur experienced family law department offers a full range of services to assist those going through a breakdown in their family relationship. Many of our divorce solicitors and separation solicitors are also certified Collaborative lawyers, an organisation committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes through non-confrontational communication. Our Family Solicitors encourage solutions that consider the needs of the whole family, in particular the best interests of any children or dependants.