Elliotts Legal · Northern Ireland
A legacy built on trust and excellence.
Legal advice from a practice that has advised individuals, families, businesses and public bodies for generations.
We are
Locally owned,
worldwide reach.
As an independent firm with strong local roots, we support our many and diverse clients at every stage of their journey. We provide pragmatic legal advice in relation to everything from day-to-day practical matters to complex, high-value transactions. Our work is partner-led and client-focused. We provide bespoke advices on a case-by-case basis ensuring that we provide exceptional services to our clients, each and every time.
Our on-the-ground knowledge of the local market is complemented by our membership of TAGLaw. Founded in 1998, TAGLaw is a worldwide alliance of independent law firms and ranks among the five largest legal alliances in the world. It comprises of over 160 member firms operating out of more than 90 countries. Members are carefully chosen based on reputation, record and recommendations – Elliotts Legal is the sole Northern Irish member of TAGLaw. Through membership of TAGLaw, we are able to introduce our clients to expert legal advisers across the world.
Our history and the merger
1837
Johns Elliot
1973
Elliott Duffy Garrett
2025
Elliotts Legal
About Us
Two centuries, one practice.
Independent since 1837, and now one of the largest independent firms in Northern Ireland.
Legal services
Multiple specialisms, one team.
Banking, corporate, disputes, employment, property, private client and public law.
Contact Us
40 Linenhall Street.
A short walk from City Hall, with parking nearby. Tell us what you are dealing with.
Legal Services
A comprehensive team of solicitors across multiple specialisms
From banking and corporate work through to wills, matrimonial and social housing - advised by the same senior team, under one roof.
Why Elliotts Legal
Comprehensive expertise,
tailored solutions.
The partners who take your first call are the partners who see the matter through. It is the simplest promise we make, and the one clients tell us matters most.
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One named solicitor
You deal with the person handling your matter — not a rotating case queue.
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Costs agreed up front
Clear scope and fees in writing before work begins, with no surprises later.
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Every specialism in house
Expert guidance under one roof, so nothing falls between the gaps.
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Two centuries in Belfast
Long relationships with the courts, agents and lenders our clients rely on.
More about the firm
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No obligation, no jargon - an honest view of your options and what they cost.
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Elliotts Legal
40 Linenhall Street
Belfast, BT2 8BA
Telephone
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.15pm
Evening appointments by arrangement
Parking
Metered on-street parking on Linenhall Street, with multi-storey and surface car parks on Ormeau Avenue and Bruce Street, both under five minutes' walk. Great Victoria Street and Lanyon Place stations are a short walk away.
Accessibility
Step-free entrance on the ground-floor with lifts to our meeting rooms.
Make an enquiry
Send us a short message and the right solicitor will respond to you.