Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Northern Ireland
Established in 1952, Dickson & McNulty Solicitors have built an enduring reputation as one of Northern Ireland's most trusted legal practices. With over 80 years of combined experience, our firm serves clients across Derry-Londonderry, Limavady, and surrounding areas, offering expert legal guidance tailored to individual needs. Our dedicated team of solicitors specialises in conveyancing, personal injury claims, family law, commercial law, and estate planning, ensuring comprehensive support for both personal and corporate clients. We prioritise clear communication, maintaining clients' informed status throughout every case while upholding our founding ethos of practical problem-solving. Our Limavady branch expansion in 2023 reflects our commitment to accessible legal services, complemented by modern conveniences like E-Reg Online Land Registry access.Recognised for excellence through awards such as the STEP Excellence Award received by William McCleery, we combine traditional values with contemporary legal expertise. Our client-centric approach extends to home visits for those requiring assistance with wills or enduring powers of attorney, ensuring legal accessibility for all. With solicitors like Andrew Lyttle and Gloria McCullough, we maintain our position as a leading choice for legal matters in the North West. Our mediation services, accredited by William McCleery, provide alternative dispute resolution pathways while our criminal law team offers robust representation in courts across Northern Ireland. This legacy of excellence continues to drive our practice forward while maintaining the personal touch established by our founding partners.
Services
Personal Injury Claims
Wills & Probate
Commercial Law
Notary Public
Criminal Law
Mediation Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Estate Planning
Children's Cases
Details
- Year established: 1952
Highlights and features
- We have over 80 years of combined legal experience in Northern Ireland
- Our dedicated conveyancer Andrew Lyttle serves all major lender panels
- William McCleery holds the STEP Excellence Award for legal professionalism
- We guarantee 24-hour response times for all client inquiries
- Our solicitors specialise in both domestic and commercial property law
Associations and certifications
- STEP
What people say
Highest standard of legal advice
5 star service
Extremely helpful and professional
Nothing was an issue
Best solicitors in the county
Services
Personal Injury Claims
Our dedicated team handles all types of personal injury claims including road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and public place incidents. We work independently from insurance companies to secure maximum compensation for clients while offering legal aid where appropriate. With specialist Gloria McCullough leading this department, we provide free initial consultations and maintain transparent communication throughout the claims process.
Conveyancing
As one of Northern Ireland's most established conveyancing firms, we specialise in residential and commercial property transactions. Our services include buying/selling properties, remortgages, co-ownership arrangements, and agricultural land transfers. Andrew Lyttle's expertise ensures smooth transactions through all major lender panels while our E-Reg system access reduces Land Registry fees for clients.
Family Law
We provide compassionate legal support for family law matters including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and separation agreements. Our solicitors prioritise amicable solutions while protecting clients' interests in both domestic and complex financial cases. Services extend to non-molestation orders and prenuptial agreements with dedicated child welfare focus.
Wills & Probate
Our estate planning services cover will drafting, inheritance tax planning, and enduring powers of attorney. We assist with executor appointments, estate administration, and controller applications for incapacitated individuals. Home visits are available for clients requiring assistance with testamentary documents or lasting powers of attorney.
Commercial Law
We advise corporate clients on commercial leases, business sales, liquor licensing, and property development. Our tailored approach serves diverse businesses from local pubs to large agricultural enterprises. Expertise includes TUPE regulations, housing developments, and commercial refinancing solutions for North West businesses.
People
William McCleery
Solicitor & Notary Public
STEP Excellence Award recipient with extensive experience in family law, mediation, and notarial services. Appointed Notary Public in 2021, he specialises in complex legal matters and client representation across Northern Ireland.
Andrew Lyttle
Conveyancing Solicitor
Dedicated conveyancing expert with specialist knowledge of property transactions. Leads the firm's property law department, maintaining relationships with all major mortgage lenders while ensuring efficient property transfer processes.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property transactions?
We handle property matters across Northern Ireland, including Derry-Londonderry, Limavady, Coleraine, Strabane, and surrounding areas with both residential and commercial expertise.
Can you assist with urgent legal matters?
Yes, our criminal law team provides immediate support for arrests or charges, including police station interviews and court representation across Northern Ireland's Magistrates and Crown Courts.
Do you offer home visits for legal services?
We provide home visits for will preparation, enduring powers of attorney, and other legal matters where clients have mobility challenges or special circumstances.
How quickly do you respond to client inquiries?
We guarantee responses to all queries within 24 hours through our Derry-Londonderry and Limavady offices, ensuring timely communication for all client matters.
Are your legal fees transparent?
We maintain clear pricing structures with no hidden fees, offering upfront cost estimates for all services including conveyancing, personal injury claims, and commercial legal work.
Do you handle both personal and business legal matters?
Yes, our practice covers comprehensive personal legal services alongside commercial law support for businesses of all sizes across the North West region.
