Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Newtownabbey
Established in 1997, Magennis & Creighton has been providing dedicated legal services to the Newtownabbey community and beyond. Founded by Margaret Magennis and Caroline Creighton, our firm combines decades of local legal expertise with a client-centred approach. Our team of four partners and one solicitor specialises in family law, conveyancing, litigation, and wills & probate, offering pragmatic solutions tailored to individual client needs. We maintain strong connections to the local area, ensuring our legal advice remains grounded in community understanding. Our membership in the Law Society of Northern Ireland underscores our commitment to professional standards.We prioritise clear communication, transparency, and ethical practice across all cases. Our conveyancing services cover residential and commercial property transactions, supported by panel memberships with major financial institutions. In litigation matters, we advocate for clients in personal injury claims arising from workplace accidents, road incidents, and public place injuries. Our wills & probate practice provides comprehensive estate planning and enduring power of attorney arrangements. Through participation in community initiatives like the Legal Walk/Run for Marie Curie, we demonstrate our ongoing commitment to local causes.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Litigation
Wills & Probate
Commercial Property
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- Established in 1997 with deep local legal expertise
- Team of four partners and one solicitor specialising in key legal areas
- Member of Law Society of Northern Ireland panels
- Proven track record in personal injury litigation claims
- Tailored estate planning and enduring power of attorney services
Services
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law services covering divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, financial settlements, and domestic violence cases. Our solicitors adopt a sensitive yet pragmatic approach to help clients navigate emotionally challenging situations. We prioritise amicable resolutions while maintaining robust advocacy when required, ensuring clients receive balanced legal counsel tailored to their specific circumstances.
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing team handles residential and commercial property transactions with expertise in purchases, sales, remortgaging, and equity transfers. We manage stamp duty submissions, land registry registrations, and title dispute resolutions. With panel memberships across major lenders, we streamline mortgage-related conveyancing processes while maintaining clear communication throughout each transaction stage.
Litigation
We represent clients in personal injury litigation arising from workplace accidents, road incidents, and public liability claims. Our solicitors handle medical negligence cases and property-related disputes, combining thorough evidence gathering with strategic advocacy to pursue fair compensation for clients' physical, emotional, and financial losses.
Wills & Probate
Our wills and probate services include creating comprehensive estate plans, administering deceased estates, and establishing enduring powers of attorney. We provide guidance on inheritance tax planning, trust creation, and controllership orders, ensuring clients' wishes are legally protected while minimising potential family disputes.
Commercial Property
We assist with commercial property transactions including business acquisitions, lease agreements, and licensing arrangements. Our solicitors handle landlord-tenant matters, commercial tenancy disputes, and lands tribunal cases, providing practical legal solutions that protect business interests while maintaining regulatory compliance.
People
Caroline Creighton
Partner
Co-founder with over 25 years' experience in local legal practice. Specialises in conveyancing and commercial property transactions. Maintains strong relationships with regional financial institutions through panel memberships. Committed to community legal education initiatives.
Nicola Lowry
Partner
Family law specialist with extensive experience in divorce proceedings and child custody matters. Provides compassionate legal guidance during challenging family transitions. Actively involved in local charity fundraising initiatives through legal profession networks.
Caroline Chambers
Partner
Conveyancing expert handling complex property transactions. Specialises in new-build purchases and equity transfers. Maintains technical expertise in land registry procedures and title dispute resolutions. Known for clear communication during transaction processes.
Christine Quinn
Partner
Commercial property specialist with experience in business acquisitions and lease agreements. Provides practical legal advice for landlords and tenants. Contributes to professional development through mentoring junior legal staff.
Kathryn Wilson
Solicitor
Litigation specialist focusing on personal injury claims from workplace accidents and public liability incidents. Combines thorough case preparation with empathetic client support. Recently qualified with proven track record in compensation negotiations.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, litigation, and wills & probate, with particular expertise in residential property transactions and personal injury claims.
Do you offer emergency legal services?
We do not provide emergency legal services but prioritise urgent matters during normal business hours with same-day consultation availability when required.
What experience do you have in property transactions?
Our conveyancing team has over 25 years' combined experience handling residential and commercial property transactions, including new-build purchases and complex equity transfers.
Do you handle commercial legal matters?
Yes, we provide commercial legal services covering property transactions, lease agreements, and business acquisition support with dedicated partner-level expertise.
What makes your firm different from other solicitors?
Our firm combines local legal knowledge with professional excellence, maintaining personal client relationships while delivering technically robust legal solutions across all practice areas.
