Education Law

Solicitor

Melissa Davidson

Melissa  graduated from Queen’s University Belfast in 2020 with a First Class Honours Degree in Law. She graduated with a Distinction from the Institute of Professional Legal Studies and qualified as a solicitor in October 2022. 

Melissa has experience across a broad spectrum of family and matrimonial law matters, including Children Order proceedings, domestic abuse cases, and all aspects of separation – such as divorce, financial negotiations and settlements, and ancillary relief. She regularly appears before family courts at all levels and has a particular interest in family and children’s rights. 

Melissa frequently represents clients in complex public law cases involving social services, particularly where serious allegations of abuse, neglect, or non-accidental injury are raised. 

Melissa prides herself on providing practical, empathetic advice, ensuring her clients feel supported and well-represented during often difficult and emotional circumstances. She is committed to delivering clear, strategic guidance tailored to each client’s unique situation, with a strong focus on safeguarding the best interests of children and families. 

Paralegal

Órán Cahill

Órán Cahill is a Paralegal within the Family Law Department, providing support across a range of matters with an initial focus on contact orders. His responsibilities include assisting clients in navigating legal processes, drafting documentation, and ensuring the smooth progression of cases. 

Órán holds a BCL in Law and Politics (International) from Maynooth University. He brings particular strengths in client communication and a strong knowledge of legal aid, enabling him to provide clear and practical support to clients during complex and often challenging circumstances. 

He is committed to assisting families in finding resolution and achieving the best possible outcomes.