Business Details
38 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Legal Services in Belfast Since 1988
Established in 1988, Gillen & Co & Co is a family-run legal practice with offices in Banbridge and Belfast. Our firm combines decades of experience with a client-focused approach, offering tailored legal solutions across property law, personal injury claims, criminal defence, extradition law, and litigation. We prioritise early legal advice to reduce costs and achieve efficient resolutions, providing home visits, video consultations, and access to Legal Aid.Our team of solicitors advocates in higher courts and maintains memberships with professional bodies like the Law Society of Northern Ireland and the UK Extradition Lawyers Association. With expertise in both individual and commercial legal matters, we deliver pragmatic advice while maintaining a strong commitment to client confidentiality and satisfaction.
Services
Property Law
Personal Injury Claims
Criminal Defence
Extradition Law
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Wills & Estate Planning
Family & Matrimonial Law
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in Northern Ireland's legal sector
- Our solicitors are advocates in higher courts with specialist accreditations
- We offer 24/7 police station representation free of charge
- Our team provides home visits and video consultations for accessibility
- We maintain partnerships with estate agents and financial advisors for holistic solutions
What people say
Service and attention to detail
Recommended them to friends
Second to none
Services
Property Law
Our property law services cover residential and commercial transactions, including purchases, sales, and re-mortgaging. We collaborate with estate agents and surveyors to ensure smooth conveyancing processes. Clients benefit from expert guidance on title deeds, mortgage offers, and property disputes, with dedicated support for developers across Northern Ireland.
Personal Injury Claims
We handle road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and medical negligence cases with a focus on maximum compensation. Our solicitors provide immediate assessments and represent clients in court. Specialised areas include hearing loss claims and criminal injury compensation under government schemes.
Criminal Defence
24/7 police station representation and court advocacy for serious criminal charges, including murder and sexual offences. We handle bail applications, appeals, and prison law matters. Our solicitors also advise on benefit fraud investigations and compassionate release applications.
Extradition Law
Specialist representation against European Arrest Warrants, including human rights violations and bail applications. Our team has defeated extradition requests in high court cases and advises on temporary surrender and appeals to the Supreme Court.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Pragmatic advice on debt recovery, boundary disputes, and harassment injunctions. We represent clients in county and high courts, offering pre-action letters, statutory demands, and enforcement of judgements for individuals and businesses.
People
Michael Gillen
Managing Director
Admitted as a solicitor in 1981, Michael founded Gillen & Co & Co in 1988. He specialises in litigation, family law, and wills, with advocacy rights in higher courts. A member of APIL UK, he oversees the firm's strategic direction.
Maria Gillen
Director
Qualified in 1996, Maria specialises in property law and probate. With 20 years' experience, she acts for residential developers and handles conveyancing, landlord-tenant disputes, and estate planning.
Ruairi Gillen
Director
A 2011 law graduate, Ruairi focuses on criminal and extradition law. He represents clients in European courts, teaches advocacy internationally, and contributed to EU visa regulations as a Council of Europe expert.
Ian Ward
Director
Admitted in 2008, Ian specialises in property law and elder law. He became a Notary Public in 2022 and advises on wills, estates, and care protection applications.
Aoibhin Gillen
Solicitor
Qualified in 2019, Aoibhin focuses on family law and children's rights. She represents clients in criminal cases and magistrates' courts, with expertise in litigation and road traffic accidents.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in property law, personal injury claims, criminal defence, extradition law, and family law. Our services also include wills, probate, and dispute resolution.
Do you offer home visits or remote consultations?
Yes, we provide home visits, video meetings, and telephone advice to accommodate client needs.
Are your services available outside Northern Ireland?
While based in Northern Ireland, we handle extradition cases internationally and have represented clients in European courts.
Do you accept Legal Aid cases?
Yes, we offer services under the government's Legal Aid assistance scheme for eligible clients.
How do I get a property conveyancing quote?
Use our online quotation facility or contact us directly for a tailored conveyancing cost estimate.
