Millar McCall Wylie Insights

Finding the right venue can make or break a restaurant. In the latest episode of MMW At the Table, Associate Director Luke Thompson talks commercial strategy with experienced property consultant and advisor Ryan Kee (Kee Commercial) and successful restaurateur Paul Catterson (Co-founder, Orto) ahead of his latest branch opening. 

Key topics include site selection, launch strategy, the importance of collaboration and real world tactics for running and growing a successful restaurant brand. MMW is proud to provide full-service legal support to the Northern Ireland hospitality sector. Contact our team at any stage of your business journey for sound, straightforward guidance.

In Part 2 of our chat 'at the table' with Alice and Chris from Regency House, MMW Director Chris Phillips learns about the road that brought the team to Belfast and hears how the early days of this fabulous venue have been going since Opening Night. We are proud to support Northern Ireland's hospitality sector and the talented people within it. We hope you have enjoyed this episode of MMW At the Table. 

Millar McCall Wylie is proud to represent some of Northern Ireland's best-known names in hospitality, providing legal advice at every stage of a business' lifecycle.

In the first of a series of conversations with key people from the sector, we were delighted to sit 'at the table' with Chris McClurg and Alice Stewart of the fabulous Regency House in Belfast. 

MMW Director Chris Phillips speaks to Alice and Chris about their journeys into hospitality and the path that ultimately led to their takeover of this stunning venue. 

The latest in our 'Women in Media' series of MMW Insights, Director Abbie Long speaks with Nicky Coyle, Head of Funding with Northern Ireland Screen, the national screen agency for Northern Ireland and longstanding client of Millar McCall Wylie. 

Nicky discusses how the screen industry has evolved, where she sees it heading and an Oscar-winning moment she looks back on with pride. A key player in the Northern Ireland screen industry, Nicky gives a fantastic 'behind the scenes' insight into productions, that we rarely get to see. 

Enjoy!

Katy Jackson of Wee Buns Films chats to MMW Director Abbie Long about her impressive career in TV and Film, the importance of ‘getting stuck in’ in those early days, fond memories of working with an elephant and the challenges and opportunities that come with major productions today. An inspirational woman in media, Katy was a fantastic guest on MMW Insights!

The first episode in a series featuring prominent women in the Northern Ireland media industry in conversation with MMW Director Abbie Long, we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Louise Gallagher of Gallagher Films who shares a fascinating insight into her career journey, the highs and lows of working in media production and the life-changing experience that has been 'Blue Lights'. 

Bitesize pieces of guidance on some of life's most challenging legal issues - here's Clare Lenaghan, Head of MMW Matrimonial team, with the facts on financial disclosure and settlements during divorce. 

In the latest episode of MMW Insights, Director Damian McParland speaks with Brian Loughran of Radius Corporate Finance to break down the current landscape of succession planning and the M&A trends shaping the Northern Ireland market. Whether you’re looking to scale or exit, this episode makes essential listening!

In this episode of MMW Insights, Director and residential lawyer Grant Robinson sits down with Stuart Ferguson of Michael Chandler Estate Agents to take a look back at trends in the property market throughout 2025 and how it's shaping up in 2026.  An insightful listen for homebuyers, sellers, investors and anyone connected to the Northern Ireland property scene. 

In this episode of MMW Insights, our Managing Partner and former Heineken Cup winner Jan Cunningham speaks with CEO of Ulster Rugby Hugh McCaughey about his career to date and his vision for the future.