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The acquisition of the ETAP Hotel by Andras Hotels/Andras House Ltd has been highlighted in CBRE NI's recent report on the most significant commercial property transactions of 2024. Andras House Ltd, assisted by Maria Conway and Emma Smyth, acquired the 146-bedroom hotel on Belfast's Dublin Road in March for £7.53 million. While the report outlines the challenges faced in 2024, it also points to signs of a more resilient property market in 2025. 📌MKB Law's Commercial Property team remains committed to guiding clients through the complexities of the evolving commercial property landscape. #MKBLaw #SolicitorsBelfast #YourStrategicLegalPartner

When creating our new company video, we chose to highlight some of the projects and clients that we have supported over the years. This concept took us across various locations where we captured the stunning footage showcased in the video below, these include: 📍 Bann Road, Rasharkin (Elgin Energy) - the first Solar PV farm in Northern Ireland and the largest on the island of Ireland. 📍 Mount Merrion Avenue, Belfast (Coyle Group) - a new 49 bedroom facility providing specialist care and support for mental health needs. 📍 Hampton Park, Belfast (Lagan Homes) - a development of 34 luxury properties redefining high-value residential living. 📍 Cathedral Quarter, Belfast (Beannchor Group) - the Merchant Hotel and other venues owned by Northern Ireland’s largest hospitality group. 📍 McKinney Road, Mallusk (Titan Containers) - the first Northern Ireland location for this storage firm who operate across 90 countries worldwide. #MKBLaw #SolicitorsBelfast #YourStrategicLegalPartner

We had a fantastic night last Friday at our Staff Christmas Party! The evening kicked off with drinks and a fun awards ceremony in the office before we headed to Zen restaurant for our meal. Local drag-artist Trudy Scrumptious was also in attendance to provide the entertainment. A big thank you to Eddie Fung and the team at Zen for their outstanding hospitality - it’s always a first-class experience here, and this year was no different! #MKBLaw #SolicitorsBelfast #ChristmasParty #FeelingFestive

We were pleased to assist with the recent lease of Unit LKG2 in Victoria Square Belfast to luxury hot chocolate brand, Knoops. Founded in 2013 by Jens Knoop, Knoops has grown to 20 locations, with the Belfast store marking its first venture outside of England and Scotland. The store - located on the ground floor beside MAC Cosmetics - officially opened on Sunday, offering shoppers a selection of hot chocolate drinks to complement their festive shopping experience. We wish Knoops every success in this new location! Emma Smyth | Neil Logan | Maria Conway | #MKBLaw | #SolicitorsBelfast | #YourStrategicLegalPartner

As we step into the final week before Christmas, we're excited to share a little festive cheer! Our stunning Christmas tree once again stands proudly in our Reception - big thanks to Karen for all her hard work! This year we're delighted to support the Cash for Kids Northern Ireland 'Mission Christmas'. Thank you to our amazing team for their generosity - whether by purchasing gifts, making a donation online, or helping to spread the word about the incredible work this charity does. Cole and his team of helpers look forward to delivering the gifts to our local collection point tomorrow evening!

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬' 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫... 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦. MKB Law is proud to partner with a diverse range of clients across various sectors in Northern Ireland. We invite you to view our latest brand video, which we believe captures the vision, ambition and achievements of both our clients and our team. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this video and fantastic work by Glenn Lucas at GL Media! #MKBLaw #SolicitorsBelfast #YourStrategicLegalPartner

We're pleased to share that Bernie McCloskey from our Dispute Resolution & Commercial Litigation team has qualified as a solicitor in the Republic of Ireland! #MKBLaw #SolicitorsBelfast #YourStrategicLegalPartner

Emma Smyth, Associate Director at MKB Law, recently assisted Conway Group Healthcare in their acquisition of Parkdean Care Home. Located in Fortwilliam Park, a key area linking the Shore and Antrim Road in Belfast, this acquisition marks the latest addition to the group's healthcare portfolio. Significant investment is planned to upgrade and enhance the facilities and premises. We wish the team at Conway Group every success with this endeavour! Thank you to Martin McKibbin of Cushman & Wakefield for his contribution to this project. #MKBLaw #SolicitorsBelfast #YourStrategicLegalPartner

In this article, Cole Johnston examines the recent High Court decision in Lane v Lane; a significant case for family-owned businesses. The judgment underscores the importance of formal shareholder agreements and offers important clarity on key points, specifically the 12-year limitation period for Unfair Prejudice Petitions. The case also highlights the risks of relying on informal agreements and the potential for disputes. Read the full overview from Cole here bit.ly/MKB-Blog41224 #MKBLaw #SolicitorsBelfast #YourStrategicLegalPartner

Members of our team were in Dublin yesterday for the 2024 Practice and Regulation Symposium, hosted in collaboration with the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association and Skillnet Ireland. The event took place in the festive surroundings of the Banking Hall at The College Green Hotel Dublin. Our ROI-qualified solicitors are dedicated to staying up to date with regulatory developments in this jurisdiction. They found the symposium helpful and informative, and enjoyed connecting with members of the Law Society of Ireland. #MKBLaw #SolicitorsBelfast #YourStrategicLegalPartner