"Professional discipline cases are the core of the litigation department's caseload, and insurance accounts for a substantial portion of its other work. In addition, the team has been keeping an eye on market trends, recently recruiting construction and environment specialists; both areas are expected to become litigation hotspots as the redevelopment of Belfast progresses. The litigation group has also been astute in responding to the market's increasing receptivity to mediation, adding several qualified mediators to its ranks. Its relationships with firms in England and Scotland allow it to attract work from the mainland as well. During the past year, Atlas Tanks, the University of Ulster and Powerscreen International Distribution have engaged the team on litigious matters. It defended the University of Ulster in a two week High Court trial involving a contractual dispute."