Business Details
47 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Legal Representation in Belfast
Established in 1979, Madden & Finucane Solicitors have built an international reputation for excellence in human rights and criminal law. Our Belfast-based team combines decades of experience with a commitment to challenging inequality and protecting individual rights. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services, including family law, personal injury claims, and commercial litigation, supported by Lexcel accreditation for practice management standards.Recognised as Northern Ireland's leading human rights practice by Chambers and Partners, we maintain 24/7 emergency legal support while providing cost-effective advice through our free initial consultation service. Our firm's technological innovation ensures modern legal solutions for domestic and international cases.
Services
Human Rights Law
Criminal Defence
Family Law
Personal Injury Claims
Conveyancing
Judicial Review
Medical Negligence
Commercial Litigation
24/7 Police Station Representation
European Arrest Warrants
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency legal assistance at police stations
- Ranked #1 human rights practice by Chambers & Partners
- Lexcel-accredited for excellence in client care standards
- Specialists in high-profile criminal defence and judicial reviews
- Free initial legal consultations with expert solicitors
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
- Home Charter Scheme
What people say
Outstanding professionalism
Best solicitors in Belfast
Great representation
Highly recommend
5 star service
Services
Human Rights Law
Specialist representation in human rights cases challenging state actions through domestic courts and European Court of Human Rights proceedings. Our Belfast team has four decades of experience securing justice for clients facing systemic inequality and civil liberties violations. We combine strategic litigation with compassionate client support to achieve landmark legal precedents.
Criminal Defence
24/7 criminal defence service covering police station attendance, magistrates' court hearings, and Supreme Court appeals. Our solicitors specialise in complex criminal cases involving serious allegations, ensuring robust defence strategies from initial investigation through to trial. We maintain strong advocacy records in Northern Ireland's most sensitive legal matters.
Family Law
Comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and domestic violence injunctions. Our solicitors handle complex family disputes with sensitivity, providing clear guidance on financial settlements, parental responsibility, and child welfare matters. We prioritise amicable resolutions while maintaining strong courtroom advocacy when required.
Personal Injury Claims
Specialist personal injury claims support for road traffic accidents, medical negligence, and workplace injuries. Our solicitors negotiate fair compensation through structured legal processes, combining medical evidence with courtroom expertise to secure client entitlements. We offer no-win-no-fee arrangements for eligible cases.
Conveyancing
Residential and commercial property transaction services meeting Home Charter Scheme quality standards. Our conveyancing team manages property transfers, leasehold arrangements, and title registration with transparent fee structures. We provide efficient completion timelines while maintaining rigorous legal compliance for property investments.
People
Peter Madden
Founder Solicitor
Co-founder with 45 years' experience in human rights litigation, instrumental in modernising the firm's digital capabilities while maintaining its core values of justice and equality.
Pat Finucane
Founding Partner
Renowned human rights lawyer whose legacy continues through the firm's commitment to challenging state injustice, remembered for landmark cases that shaped Northern Ireland's legal landscape.
Michael Halleron
Senior Solicitor
Experienced practitioner handling complex criminal defence cases, praised for meticulous case preparation and client-focused approach in high-profile legal proceedings.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We focus on human rights law, criminal defence, family law, personal injury claims, and property conveyancing, with specialist expertise in judicial reviews and European Court cases.
Do you offer emergency legal assistance?
Yes, our 24/7 police station callout service operates nationwide with immediate solicitor attendance available for urgent legal matters.
Are your services accredited?
We hold Lexcel accreditation for client care standards and participate in the Home Charter Scheme for conveyancing excellence.
How can I access initial legal advice?
We provide free initial consultations to discuss your case and recommend appropriate legal strategies without obligation.
Do you handle cases outside Belfast?
Our legal services cover Northern Ireland with a Derry office, and we represent clients in UK-wide and international legal proceedings.
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Reviews (4)
Orlean Mc Caffrey
Jan 07, 2022
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Critical:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Sent an email seeking an appointment, 4 days no reply. When I got to speak with a solicitor I was met with a very rude unprofessional lady on the call, really not what I expected from Madden and finucane.
Sent an email seeking an appointment, 4 days no reply. When I got to speak with a solicitor I was met with a very rude unprofessional lady on the call, really not what I expected from Madden and finucane.
Lily White
Dec 20, 2021
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Positive:Responsiveness
Superb service from start to finish compassion professionalism panache they made me feel A1,very clever tactics,knowledge,no-show smooth professionalism
Superb service from start to finish compassion professionalism panache they made me feel A1,very clever tactics,knowledge,no-show smooth professionalism
Mary Hardy
Aug 18, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism
Didn't even get to speak to lawyer, reception lady was horrendous, rude, and didn't listen to anything I said. I called this firm as its one the best in northern Ireland, I suggest finding better reception staff
Didn't even get to speak to lawyer, reception lady was horrendous, rude, and didn't listen to anything I said. I called this firm as its one the best in northern Ireland, I suggest finding better reception staff
Bianca Bechaump
Dec 30, 2020
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"Will call u back". Never happened. At list if u cant help-just say !not waste my time waiting and not going to other solicitor just because I was told to wait and I will be called back. Just say u cant do it and I will look elsewhere. Whats so big deal to be honest and direct?
