'An ideal platform to build my practice': Belfast man appoint new partner as global fee-share law firm marks first anniversary in Northern Ireland and office expansion
Excello NI expands Belfast office space as David Wilson joins real estate team, strengthening Northern Ireland practice after a year of rapid growth
A fee-share law firm is marking its one year anniversary since launching in Belfast with a partner hire.
Excello's appointment of property specialist David Wilson comes at the same time as the expansion of the firm's office space in Belfast city centre.
David is well known for his expertise in landlord and tenant work as well as acquisition and disposal of office blocks, retail parks, warehouses and landed estates. He acts for a range of high street retailers, institutions, developers and private clients.
He recently advised on the sale of the Delacherois Estate in Donaghadee, Co. Down to house developer Lotus Homes for a seven-figure sum. The property specialist also acted for cosmetics retailer Lush in the leasehold acquisition of their flagship store in Belfast, and recently in lease re-gears for the company’s Ireland-wide portfolio.
With more than two decades of experience, Wilson bolsters Excello’s existing real estate practice in the Belfast area, joining a team led by Gregory Martin, the firm’s Northern Ireland managing partner.
Commenting on the appointment, David said: “I joined Excello to give me the autonomy to develop my practice whilst working in a collegiate environment with a strong support network. The firm’s fee share model is appealing and provides an ideal platform to build my practice and work alongside quality colleagues.”
Since launching in Northern Ireland in January 2025, Excello Law has established itself as a prominent fee-share practice in the market, with a presence across the UK as well as overseas in Dubai and the USA.
In 2026, it expanded its office space in the centrally-located Eagle Star House to accommodate the growing team.
Gregory added: “We are very pleased to welcome David Wilson into our real estate team as we continue to expand in Northern Ireland. In the year since launching the Belfast office, our headcount has continued to grow, with further announcements to follow later this year.”
In 2025, Excello reported record annual turnover of £30.5m, a 26.6% year-on-year increase and representing 170 per cent growth over the past three years.
Following the opening of Excello’s first international offices in California and Dubai alongside Belfast and the launch of multiple new House of Brands practices in 2025, the firm now has more than 270 lawyers worldwide.