Joe Napier

Joe Napier, Director

Joe is the grandson of James J. Napier, the founder of the firm.  He qualified in 1999 and is the Managing Director of Napier Solicitors.  Joe has a diverse practice.  He is recognised by Legal 500 for expertise within both the Dispute Resolution and Personal Injury sector areas.

Joe has successfully managed the provision of legal services to a range of large regional and national organisations, including public sector clientele, over many years.  Within this role he delivers bespoke training, claims and business management advice. 

Joe is also recognised as an expert within Education Law having been involved in some of the leading cases and Judicial Reviews in this sector in recent years. 

He acts for a number of representative bodies and an array of Voluntary Grammar Schools.  Joe also has a strong presence in the Charitable sector. He represented a core participant at the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry and represents a number of Religious Congregations. He is NI representative on Forum of Insurance Lawyers’ Abuse Sector Focus Team and is actively involved in providing advice on current and legacy safeguarding and care issues.

Joe also manages Napier Solicitors private client work and is a member of STEP with Accreditation Certificates in both Probate and Administration of Estates.