DOING BUSINESS IN NORTHERN IRELAND

Legal System

The legal system of Northern Ireland is generally the same as in England and Wales.  It is based on the common law and on legislation passed at Westminster over the centuries.  As with all members of the European Union, European law can also have direct or indirect effect in Northern Ireland.  However, there can be significant differences between the law of Northern Ireland and the law of the rest of the UK.  Therefore, it is important to seek the advice of a Northern Ireland solicitor if you intend to carry on business or buy or sell property in Northern Ireland.

Helping You To Do Business

Thompson Mitchell can help you do business in Northern Ireland.  Contact us if you want to:

• incorporate a subsidiary limited company
• buy or lease commercial premises
• prepare contracts of employment
• acquire an existing business
• license technology, know-how, patents, copyright, designs or trademarks
• draw up agency or distribution agreements
• recover debts
• take or defend court proceedings
• obtain any kind of legal advice

Wide-Ranging Contacts

We have wide-ranging contacts in government departments and agencies, banks and accountancy firms and throughout business and industry in Northern Ireland.  Click on USEFUL LINKS to see some of these contacts.  We can help your business succeed in Northern Ireland.