Turley Legal

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day to the incredible women on our team!

We’re very proud to celebrate the hard work positivity and dedication they bring to Turley Legal every day. We’re lucky to have such a brilliant team all round - but today we’re giving a special mention to the amazing women who help make it what it is.

17/02/2026

Rural property across Northern Ireland offers space and privacy — but it also brings legal complexities that are often overlooked.

In our latest article, we explore three common problem areas that can delay transactions and create unexpected cost:

• Septic tanks
• Private lanes
• Shared access arrangements

Early advice can make all the difference.

If you are buying or selling rural property and would like guidance, please contact Ciara Christie, Director in our Property Team, who would be happy to help.

Click below to read the full article on our website.

Rural property continues to hold strong appeal across Northern Ireland — whether as family homes, lifestyle purchases or long-term investments. Space, privacy and setting are obvious attractions, but rural ownership often comes with complexities from a legal perspective. Three issues, in particula...

06/02/2026

Do you have a Will? What happens if you pass away without one?

In this interview, Rachel Scroggie, Private Estate Solicitor at Turley Legal, shares why having a professionally drafted Will is essential and why it’s important to work with a solicitor specialising in Estate Planning.

Rachel also explains the importance of an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), when you should create one and how it protects your future decisions.

If you would like to talk to Rachel about drafting or updating a Will, or creating an EPA, please call 02895 442470 (or email [email protected]).

03/02/2026

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming — particularly if you are unfamiliar with the legal process in Northern Ireland. From making an offer to getting the keys, there are a number of legal steps involved, and understanding what to expect can make the process far smoother.

If you are a , having the right conveyancing solicitor from the outset can help reduce stress, avoid delays and ensure there are no unexpected surprises.

In our guide, Ciara Christie answers the most common questions first-time buyers ask when buying a house and explains how a conveyancing solicitor can support you at every stage.

Click below for more info.

Your questions answered by Ciara Christie , a conveyancing solicitor based in our Coleraine office Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming — particularly if you are unfamiliar with the legal process in Northern Ireland. From making an offer to gettin

23/12/2025

As the Christmas period approaches, we wish to express our sincere thanks for your continued support and professional engagement throughout the year.

May we take this opportunity to wish you a peaceful Christmas and every success in the year ahead.

🎄Christmas Closure 🎄

Our offices will close at 5:30pm on Tuesday 23rd December and reopen at 9:30am on Friday 2nd January 2026.

22/12/2025

A few drinks, a bit of craic and suddenly it feels like “what happens tonight stays tonight”. Spoiler: legally, it often doesn’t.

From why the Christmas party still counts as a work event to why alcohol is not a defence and why social media can turn into a January headache, our employment solicitor has put together a festive survival guide to help you enjoy the night without becoming a case study.

An employment lawyer’s festive guide to surviving the Christmas staff do Ah, the Christmas staff do. That magical time of year when spreadsheets are abandoned, sequins appear in the office and someone who has never spoken above a whisper suddenly discovers karaoke and confidence in equal meas

10/12/2025

We’re pleased to announce the arrival of Alan Bissett as a senior member of Turley Legal’s Corporate & Commercial team.

Alan is dual-qualified in Northern Ireland and in England & Wales and brings more than 30 years’ experience advising businesses across a wide range of sectors, with particular strength in energy, utilities and renewables.

Alan joins the firm at a time of steady growth and his appointment further strengthens our corporate and commercial offering.

More info: *
https://www.turley.legal/latest/turley-legal-welcomes-senior-corporate-and-commercial-solicitor-alan-bissett

04/12/2025

A great morning at the beautifully restored Moore Lodge (part of the Basalt Breaks collection) as the Turley Legal team joined Davy and Danske Bank for a well-attended Post-Budget Business Breakfast.

Kevin McParland from Davy opened with a strong overview of holistic wealth management covering retirement and estate planning and investment structuring for business owners.

John Turley and Rachel Scroggie then delivered a practical session on succession planning and corporate structuring including Wills and EPAs, Family Investment Companies, the use of trusts and the key changes to trust taxation and inheritance tax coming in April 2026.

The event concluded with an investment update from Ben Banerji who shared valuable insight into today’s market conditions.

If you’d like guidance on succession planning, corporate structuring or how the Budget changes may affect your business or personal position the Turley Legal team are here to help.

For more info:*
https://tinyurl.com/3n6nen6t

26/11/2025

The Government has confirmed a range of measures in today’s that will shape succession and estate planning in the years ahead. Visit our website to read our summary of the key updates. [Link in comments]

20/11/2025

We are honoured to receive Highly Commended recognition in the Community Impact Award at the Causeway Coast and Glens Business Awards 2025.

We’re grateful to the Chamber for their thoughtful words, noting that the award “reflects the strength and quality of your work while standing out among an exceptionally competitive field. Your organisation has made a meaningful impact within the Causeway Coast and Glens area, and your recognition is very well deserved”.

It means a lot to have our community work in the area recognised in this way. Thank you to everyone who has and continues to support us.

Find out more:*
https://tinyurl.com/4kuuthxe

19/11/2025

Happy International Men's Day 2025

Today we recognise the theme of Celebrating Men and Boys by highlighting the men who are part of Turley Legal and the supportive role they play within our team.

We are especially pleased to spotlight Alexander Bell, our newest and youngest team member. Alexander has joined us as a legal apprentice and is starting a four year law degree at Ulster University while working four days a week in the firm.

At Turley Legal the male members of our team are committing to:

➡ being mentors and role-models to Alexander, sharing their experience in legal practice
➡ creating a supportive environment where questions are welcomed, knowledge is shared and growth is encouraged
➡ fostering strong professional habits, ethical practice and a commitment to excellence throughout his apprenticeship journey

Today is an opportunity to acknowledge positive role models and the importance of support for young men starting out.