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Partnership News
We are delighted to annouce the promotion of Joseph Whitley to the position of Partner, on 1st October 2025.
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Since joining as an apprentice in 2018, Joe has played a key role in supporting our clients and contributing to the growth of our firm. This promotion is a well-deserved recognition of Joe's hard work, dedication and the positive impact he has made.
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We look forward to Joe's continued contribution to our success in his new role as Partner.
Retirement news
as of 5th September 2025
Lisette Watson
We announce the retirement of our Partner, Lisette Watson on 5th September 2025.
Lisette graduated from Queen’s University, Belfast with a degree in law in 2004 before attending the Institute of Professional Legal Studies.
After training in a large city centre firm, Lisette joined Crawford & Lockhart in 2006 and became Partner in 2013. Following the merger of Crawford & Lockhart and C & J Black solicitors in 2021, Lisette continued as Partner in the newly branded Crawford Lockhart Black.
Over the years, Lisette has advised countless clients with dedication and professionalism and as Partner, has been instrumental in the growth and development of our firm. We will miss Lisette’s presence in the office and on behalf of all at Crawford Lockhart Black, we thank Lisette for her remarkable contribution and wish her every happiness in her next chapter.
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Retirement news
as of 31st October 2024
Roger Watts
Roger Watts retired from practice as of 31st October 2024.
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Roger started working in C&J Black upon his qualification in 1979 and was admitted as a partner in 1983. He practiced throughout in the firm (including the merged firm) for 45 years, during which time he was Chair of the Belfast Solicitors’ Association (1989 – 1990) and part-time Chair of Industrial Tribunals (1994 – 1997).
Roger's discernment, experience, good humour, tenacity and kindness will be very much missed.
We wish him a long and a very happy retirement.
Law Society NI Charity Walk
~20th May 2022~
Crawford Lockhart Black Solicitors joined the Law Society NI charity of the year walk in aid of
Leukaemia and Lymphoma NI, around Belfast's Titanic Quarter,
to raise funds and awareness for the great work done by this local charity in the field of blood cancer research
Law Society NI Charity of the Year
Lisette, Nikhilesh, Emma, Roger and Carolyn took part in the charity walk
just before setting off
MERGER NEWS
1st October 2021
As of 1st October 2021, Crawford & Lockhart solicitors will welcome neighbouring firm C&J Black solicitors to our office premises, as we jointly become
Crawford Lockhart Black.
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We look forward to the opportunities presented in our shared future,
as we continue to serve our clients' interests in providing
tailored legal advice and representation.