Derry 4 Compensation paid for Civil Action
Derry Now Reports on Compensation Paid to Derry 4 https://www.derrynow.com/news/derry-4-compensation-award-final-vindication-murder-accusation?266172?utm_source=email
Press Release on behalf of Derry 4 – Compensation paid by Chief Constable to Derry 4
PRESS STATEMENT BY PATRICIA COYLE, SOLICITOR ISSUED ON BEHALF OF STEPHEN CRUMLISH, GERRY MCGOWAN, GERRY KELLY AND MICHAEL TONER (THE DERRY 4) Stephen Crumlish, Gerry McGowan, Gerry Kelly and Michael Toner, all from Circular Road in the Creggan area of Derry, were arrested between the 26th and 28th February in 1979. At the time…
Northern Ireland Rape Case Review & Reforms
Northern Ireland rape case review calls for legal representation for complainants Sir John Gillen’s interim report also recommends limiting public access to courtrooms Alexandra Topping Protests followed the acquittal of two Ulster rugby players for rape in March Photograph: Conall Kearney/Rex/Shutterstock A retired senior judge has called for an overhaul of the way rape is…
Road Traffic Accident? Independent Legal Advice To Protect Your Interests
If you are involved in a Road Traffic Accident it is important to know that you are not bound by a contractual relationship between your insurance company and a law firm appointed by them. You are at all times entitled to take independent legal advice on your position. If you have been involved in a…
Harte Coyle Collins Receive Stamp of Excellence from Lexcel for 5th Year
Harte Coyle Collins, Solicitors & Advocates have successfully achieved Lexcel accreditation for 2018 to 2019. 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 5th year running. The Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals and support staff at the firm take pride…
First Success from Substance Abuse Court in Belfast
Harte Coyle Collins, Solicitors & Advocates are delighted to have represented the first client to be sentenced before the new innovative Substance Abuse Court in Laganside Courthouse, Belfast. Experienced criminal defence lawyer, Diarmaid Kelly, represented a client before the resident District Judge Mrs Fiona Bagnall over a period of 6 months before the client was…
Expert Legal Advice for Complex Fraud & Cybercrime Charges – Mr Diarmaid Kelly
If you are facing allegations or charges of complex fraud, cyber-crime or crypto-currency crime you will require expert legal assistance. Mr Diarmaid Kelly of Harte Coyle Collins, Solicitors & Advocates, is an expert in complex fraud cases and allegations of cyber-crime and crypto-currency crime. Mr Kelly said today; “This is an area of law which…
Substance Misuse Court in Belfast
An innovative multi-agency “substance misuse” court in Belfast Magistrates Court aims to treat the symptoms of drug and alcohol abuse rather than just punishing the offender by imposing a prison sentence. The Substance Misuse Court, a pilot scheme in Northern Ireland, involves Addiction NI, the Probation Board of Northern Ireland and mental health agencies and…
Expert Legal Advice for Young People in Police Custody
It is a priority to make sure that young persons in police custody are properly represented by experienced lawyers. Persons under the age of 18 in Northern Ireland are treated as a vulnerable group of persons when in police custody after arrest. They are entitled to both the presence of an Appropriate Adult and the…
Expert Legal Help with Divorce and Financial Settlements
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…