Chris, McCann, Solicitor

Late Disclosure of Evidence by PPS leads to Acquittal in Rape Trial at Belfast Crown Court

The failure of the Public Prosecution Service to disclose relevant critical evidence to a defence team until immediately before a trial led to a directed acquittal in a rape trial in February 2020. Chris McCann, a senior solicitor with Harte Coyle Collins, Solicitors & Advocates, Belfast, confirmed today that his client was acquitted this month…

Paula, Collins, Solicitor

Divorce & Matrimonial Financial Settlements – Speak to an Expert – Paula Collins, Solicitor

Paula Collins, Partner, provides expert legal help in respect of complex and high value divorces and financial settlements. Paula has considerable experience in representing clients before the Ancillary Relief (matrimonial finances) Court and advising clients on the division of matrimonial assets. Ancillary Relief is the distribution between parties of family assets ensuing an equitable split…

Harte Coyle Collins awarded Lexcel Excellence in Practice Management for the 6th year in a row

Harte Coyle Collins, Solicitors & Advocates have successfully achieved Lexcel accreditation for 3 years from 2019 to 2022.  The firm, which first received the stamp of excellence by the Law Society accredited assessment body Lexcel in 2013 retained the quality benchmark for the 6th year running. The Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals and support staff at the…