Phoenix Law is a Belfast based solicitors practice specializing in international, public law and litigation with a strong emphasis on civil and human rights. Formed in 2018 by a group of lawyers committed to accountability, the firm has grown into one of Irelands leading human rights practices, appearing before courts in Belfast, Dublin and London including the UK Supreme Court, as well as international bodies such as the European Court of Human Rights. The team has acted for survivors of institutional abuse, for rights based challenges and for clients in matters that shape public policy and accountability.

The firm operates with a democratic structure that involves all team members in decision making and client engagement, a model designed to maintain high service standards and direct accountability to clients. It upholds values of equality and fairness and focuses on clear, practical legal advice as part of a broader commitment to excellent client care. The practice also emphasises academic involvement and continuing professional development to stay at the forefront of evolving human rights and public law.

Notable work includes acting for Kneecap in public rights challenges and leading public law actions, as well as significant cases such as the Hooded Men litigation and the JR87 religious education case. The firm has also engaged in international human rights advocacy, including collaboration with civil society organisations, underscoring its impact on justice for individuals and communities.

About Phoenix Law Solicitors

Founded in 2018

27 people in their team


Practice areas
Civil & Human Rights
Lawsuits & Disputes
Criminal Defense
Immigration

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Civil & Human Rights

Phoenix Law's Civil & Human Rights practice focuses on public law and strategic litigation across the UK and Ireland. The team handles actions against public authorities, constitutional challenges and international rights work, drawing on a track record in high profile matters such as the Hooded Men litigation and Sarah Ewart's abortion rights challenge.
Civil Rights
Constitutional Law
Disability
Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability
Discrimination
Native People
Education Law
Military Law
Animal Law
Faith-Based Law
State, Local, and Municipal Law
Veterans Benefits

Lawsuits & Disputes

Phoenix Law provides robust litigation services for complex civil disputes in domestic and international forums, with experience before the UK and Ireland's highest courts and tribunals, and a history of high profile cases across cross border settings.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency
Dispute Prevention & Pre-Litigation

Criminal Defense

Phoenix Law offers Criminal and Regulatory Law services including counter terrorism and national security, cyber and digital crime, fraud and financial crime, and sexual offences, providing defence at all stages of proceedings and coordinating with leading advocates to achieve principled outcomes.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime
Extradition
International Criminal Law

Immigration

Phoenix Law handles immigration and extradition matters including asylum claims, visa applications and appeals before UK and Irish authorities, assisting clients through complex cross border proceedings with a rights based approach.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

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