Business Details
42 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Downpatrick
Established in 1984, Scullion & Green has served the Downpatrick community for over 39 years. Our dedicated team of solicitors and support staff prioritises clear communication and tailored legal solutions for private and commercial clients. We specialise in conveyancing, family law, criminal matters, and commercial services, alongside niche expertise in judicial review and liquor licensing. Our practice philosophy centres on accessibility, offering home and workplace visits across Northern Ireland when required. We provide an initial 30-minute consultation free of charge, followed by transparent cost quotations for all legal services. Our commitment to professional development ensures our team maintains up-to-date knowledge of evolving legal frameworks.With strong ties to local institutions like the Law Society of Northern Ireland and HMRC, we combine regional expertise with national regulatory understanding. Our track record includes successful representation in Magistrates and Crown Courts, as well as complex estate administration cases. We maintain multiple communication channels including letters, telephone, and digital correspondence to accommodate client preferences. Through decades of service, we have built a reputation for delivering quality legal outcomes while maintaining personal client relationships.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Criminal Defence
Commercial Legal Services
Estate Administration
Judicial Review
Liquor Licensing
Wills & Succession Planning
Employment Law
Litigation Support
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 39+ years of legal experience in Northern Ireland
- Our team includes specialist solicitors in multiple practice areas
- We provide free initial 30-minute legal consultations
- We offer home and workplace visits across Northern Ireland
- We maintain transparent pricing structures for all services
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions with precision. We provide clear guidance through contract exchanges, title registrations, and completion processes. Clients benefit from our local knowledge of Northern Ireland property markets and planning regulations.
Family Law
We offer compassionate representation in divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and adoption cases. Our solicitors prioritise amicable resolutions while maintaining strong advocacy in contested matters. Services include prenuptial agreements and domestic violence protection orders.
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence team represents clients in Magistrates and Crown Courts across Northern Ireland. We specialise in serious offence defence, bail applications, and youth justice matters. Services include police station representation and appeals against sentencing decisions.
Judicial Review
We challenge unlawful decisions by public authorities including health trusts and planning services. Our solicitors have experience in judicial review applications for planning disputes, education board decisions, and healthcare access issues.
Commercial Services
We support businesses with contract drafting, employment law compliance, and commercial dispute resolution. Our services include company formation, shareholder agreements, and regulatory licensing for hospitality businesses across Northern Ireland.
People
Brian Scullion
Director
LL.B qualified solicitor with over 30 years' experience in Northern Ireland legal practice. Specialises in property law and commercial litigation. Leads the firm's conveyancing department while maintaining active involvement in complex estate administration cases.
Declan Green
Director
LL.B qualified director specialising in criminal defence and judicial review proceedings. Represents clients in both Magistrates and Crown Courts. Focuses on challenging public authority decisions and advocating for fair sentencing outcomes.
Nicola Burns
Director
DIP-PG qualified family law specialist with expertise in child custody arrangements and adoption proceedings. Provides compassionate guidance during relationship breakdowns and maintains strong connections with local child welfare organisations.
Joshua O'Hare
Solicitor
LL.B qualified solicitor supporting commercial clients with contract law and business compliance matters. Focuses on employment law advisory services and liquor licensing applications for hospitality businesses across Northern Ireland.
Emer Quinn
Solicitor
LL.B qualified legal professional handling wills, probate, and succession planning. Specialises in estate administration and provides clear guidance through complex inheritance matters while maintaining client confidentiality.
Questions
What areas of law does Scullion & Green specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, family law, criminal defence, commercial legal services, judicial review, and liquor licensing. Our solicitors also handle wills, probate, and employment law matters.
Do you offer home visits for legal consultations?
Yes, we provide home and workplace visits across Northern Ireland when required, particularly for clients with mobility challenges or complex estate matters.
What are your initial consultation fees?
We offer a free initial consultation of up to 30 minutes to discuss your legal requirements before providing transparent cost quotations.
Do you handle cases in both local and national courts?
Yes, our solicitors represent clients in Magistrates and Crown Courts across Northern Ireland, as well as supporting judicial review applications in higher courts when required.
Reviews (1)
Marie M.
Jul 25, 2022
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Always a pleasure, lovely respectful, plesent staff, Mr Green is an excellant solicitor. His personal assistant is perfectly charming and well aware and confident in all aspects of this industry. Sometimes difficult to get appointments with Mr Green due to demand for his professional services.
