Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP > Cork, Ireland > Firm Profile
Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP Offices

2 GEORGE'S QUAY
CORK
Ireland
Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Ireland > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 2
Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP has a major focus on clinical and professional negligence defence and regulatory engagements for national and international healthcare providers and bodies. The firm has an excellent record in dealing with catastrophic injuries and is also noted for its expertise in professional indemnity in connection with coverage disputes. The firm is rated for its knowledge of the healthcare landscape and the regulatory environment. Eamon Harrington is a leading figure in medical negligence defence.Practice head(s):
Eamon Harrington
Other key lawyers:
Patrice O’Keeffe; Hilda O’Keeffe; Alison Kelleher; Yvonne Joyce; Katherine Kelleher
Testimonials
‘Hilda O’Keefe has been invaluable in ensuring that we have progressed in our target goals. She will always make herself available when needed. She is proactive and is passionate about the area of health research, so it is clear it is much more than a job for her.’
‘The Comyn Kelleher Tobin healthcare team is unmatched in the Irish market. The key capabilities are very simply the individuals involved. The hands on approach of all partners to each of their cases is unique. Their electronic system of access to documentation is also the most user friendly of all litigation firms in Ireland.’
‘Comyn Kelleher Tobin are simply outstanding in the defence of medical negligence claims. They understand the medico legal landscape and are professional, pragmatic and proactive in the defence of claims. Their advice and the depth and breath of their team experience is reassuring for a client. I cannot recommend them highly enough.’
‘Eamon Harrington – The combination of Eamon’s personable, professional approach and expert legal knowledge makes him the most skilled medical defence lawyer in Ireland. Always focused on getting the right results.’
‘Patrice O’Keeffe – approachable, pragmatic and provides excellent and measured advice. Patrice will go above and beyond to ensure a matter is dealt with appropriately and efficiently.’
‘Alison Kelleher – Alison always makes herself available to provide timely and practical advice. She is always diligent, courteous and responsive.’
‘Yvonne Joyce has a wealth of experience in complex claims and excellent specialist knowledge, particularly in data protection. She consistently provides timely, pragmatic advices.’
‘Eamon Harrington, in particular has an immediate ability to understand a case/file and measure tactics. His knowledge and that of Alison Kelleher and Yvonne Joyce of all aspects of medical litigation are really top level. They are also incredibly accessible.’
Key clients
State Claims Agency
Health Service Executive (HSE)
Medisec
Allianz Insurance
Irish Public Bodies Insurance
MedPro
Tusla – the Child and Family Agency
Ireland > Insurance Tier 3
Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP has decades of experience in the insurance sector, notably in public, employers and occupiers’ liability matters, as well as in professional negligence claims. In the clinical negligence sphere, the firm frequently represents the State Claims Agency. Based in Cork, Eamon Harrington has an impressive record in medical negligence cases, while Diarmuid Cunningham is an expert in employers’ liability, public liability, maritime, and property claims. Patrice O’Keeffe also specialises in defending professional negligence claims against solicitors and healthcare professionals. Daniel McLoughlin is a key partner-level contact in Dublin.Practice head(s):
Eamon Harrington; Daniel McLoughlin
Other key lawyers:
Diarmuid Cunningham; Patrice O’Keefe; Deborah Moore; Julie McEvoy; Nicola Kiely
Testimonials
‘The manner and professionalism with which the firm as a whole engage with us and our customers is noteworthy, they understand the need for clarity of expression. Eamon Harrington runs a good operation and is hands on when required, he brings control and direction to the group.’
‘Daniel McLaughlin demonstrates incisive analysis of legal processes, mediation, discovery procedures, and is tactically astute in settlement negotiations.’
‘What makes Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP unique is that they take the stress away from their clients when handling their affairs.’
‘Comyn Kelleher Tobin is a large firm with a small firm level of service. Their ability to give personal service to each and every matter is unparalleled. It constantly impresses me the focus that each case is given from partner right down to associate. This isn’t a firm which brings a boiler plate to solving disputes. They engage with each matter on its own merits to ultimately achieve the best outcome for their clients.’
‘Daniel McLoughlin is a powerhouse of a partner. Daniel’s understanding of the Irish legal landscape is exceptional, as is his recall of each and every matter in which he is involved. Daniel is the type of partner who will go the extra mile for any client. Hands-on at every stage of a case so a client can rest assured that he is aware of everything going on in relation to their case.’
‘Nicola Kiely is an exceptional solicitor who builds an incredible rapport with clients. Nicola’s attention to detail means that nothing is left to chance at any stage.’
‘Julie McEvoy’s personality is perfectly suited to dealing with clients across a broad range of different disputes. Julie’s work ethic is second to none, and is a real asset to Comyn Kelleher Tobin.’
Key clients
Health Service Executive
State Claims Agency
Allianz insurance
Munich RE
Lloyds Insurer
KennCo Underwriting Ltd
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Cork County Council
Medisec
MedPro
Work highlights
Ireland > Employment Tier 5
Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP's labour law team advises on all matters involved across the life cycle of recruitment to employment termination, with a particular focus on the public sector. The team is led by Diarmuid Cunningham, who has a track record in representing clients before the labour court, employment appeals tribunal, equality tribunal, High Court and Circuit Court. Eamon Harrington and Emily Sexton are also key contacts.Practice head(s):
Diarmuid Cunningham
Other key lawyers:
Emily Sexton; Eamon Harrington
Key clients
Health Service Executive
University College Cork
National Ambulance Service
Tusla (Child and Family Agency)
Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP > Firm Profile
The firm: With a team of more than 70 professionals, Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP (CKT) is ranked in the top 25 law firms in Ireland. Established in 1982, CKT has offices in Cork and Dublin, and is internationally recognised as a full-service law firm handling work of a quality and scale that places it among the leading firms in the insurance market, employment and healthcare sectors. CKT’s dynamic team of lawyers have a strong reputation of providing strategic legal advice and superb service in litigation and dispute resolution, healthcare and medical law, insurance, commercial, employment, residential and commercial property, and child and family law.
Main Areas of Practice:
Dispute Resolution – Healthcare Litigation:
CKT has one of Ireland’s largest healthcare teams and an unsurpassed reputation in the provision of top-class legal services to healthcare clients including the HSE and Tusla – The Child and Family Agency, hospitals, doctors, nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, clinics and their indemnifiers. CKT also represents healthcare indemnity organisations, as well as the State Claims Agency. We have a deep understanding of all the legal issues that arise for healthcare clients, as well as a complete knowledge of the real challenges faced by healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinicians. The team actively pursue all avenues of dispute resolution available and advise clients on choosing the method most appropriate to them and the particular matter. Resolving disputes quickly and effectively is central to how we approach any matter. The dispute resolution partners are all CEDR Accredited Mediators.
Insurance/Insurance – Dispute Resolution:
CKT provides legal services to insurance and reinsurance companies in the Irish and UK markets. The firm represents leading domestic Irish insurers and intermediaries, for whom the firm undertakes both contentious and non-contentious work. CKT has a proven track record of finding solutions using alternative dispute mechanisms such as mediation, conciliation and arbitration where appropriate. The firm assists and supports clients in the investigation of circumstances which are likely to lead to claims and provide and/or advise on coverage options. The firm ensures no case proceeds to trial or hearing without having first considered alternative methods to resolve even the most contentious of disputes. The firm’s mediators are one of the most sought-after in the country for contentious disputes.
Employment:
CKT is a recognised leader in employment law in Ireland. The firm prides itself on the ability to listen and understand its clients’ requirements, and to deliver that service in a timely and cost-effective way. As advisors to state bodies, schools, universities, large corporations and small companies, the firm ensures advice is tailor-made to each individual business’ requirements. While most clients are employers, the firm also represents high-level employees and offers an understanding that allows it to see both sides of every situation. CKT’s employment law team are involved in advising at all stages, from recruitment of employees through to termination. Clients appreciate that the team’s in-depth working knowledge of their business and advice in non-contentious work significantly limits client’s exposure to contentious issues in the workplace. Each member of the employment team is a CEDR Accredited Mediator, and strives to find a practical solution to the most complex of workplace issues. The firm is a regular contributor to Legal Island, a multi-award winning workplace compliance company, frequently providing expert analysis of topical and landmark Judgments.
Child & Family Law:
CKT’s child and family law team, headed by Denise Kirwan, has specialised knowledge in the area of child care and family law. With one of the largest child care legal teams in Ireland, the team comprises of highly experienced solicitor advocates who advise and represent several public bodies on all matters relating to child care, juvenile justice, wardship, mental health issues, capacity and statutory duties and responsibilities. The team advises on regulatory issues, risk management, Codes of Conduct and bring prosecutions on behalf of TUSLA – The Child and Family Agency, and others. The team appears in courts nationwide including District Court, Circuit Court and High Court dealing with complex and sensitive child care cases. The team also delivers extensive client training to TUSLA – The Child and Family Agency and has delivered lectures to the Law Society of Ireland, social workers, Bessborough family support service, Arbour House Addiction Services, HSE and other national counselling services.
Real Estate/Property:
CKT’s property and commercial conveyancing team, headed by Deborah Moore, offers clients the innovation, experience, technical expertise, clarity of advice and commitment to get their deals done efficiently and effectively. The team handle transactions for leading builders, developers, banks, investors, landlords, tenants and businesses. CKT is ideally placed to advise on a range of complex transactions with specialist property capability and excellent skills in finance. The firm advises on development and planning, projects and construction, large loans, mezzanine, loan workouts, distressed debt acquisition (including loan-to-own strategies), investment, corporate occupation, tax, finance, securitisation, structuring and joint ventures, and complex real estate mergers and acquisitions.
Commercial:
CKT’s commercial law team works in partnership with business, to ensure the team has a thorough understanding of the client organisation and its objectives. Through this understanding and service promise the team has developed long term working relationships with a broad and diverse client base including the Health Service Executive. The team focus on understanding the importance of cost certainty and providing value. The commercial team combine exceptional transactional skills with specialist expertise including employment and benefits, environmental and intellectual property. This enables the team to handle the numerous issues that can arise in a single corporate transaction.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Alternate Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation, Defence Litigation, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Insurance | Eamon Harrington | +353 21 4626900 | |
Alternate Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation, Defence Litigation, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Insurance, Banking and Finance, Real Estate | Debbie Moore | +353 21 4626900 | |
Employment and Pensions, Alternate Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation, Data Protection, Maritime, Debt Recovery, Healthcare | Diarmuid Cunningham | +353 21 4626900 | |
Alternate Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Employment and Pensions, Data Protection | Patrice O'Keeffe | +353 21 4626900 | |
Alternate Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Commercial and Corporate, Real Estate | Hilda O'Keeffe | +353 21 4626900 | |
Real Estate, Private Client, Commercial and Corporate, Banking and Finance | Emma Comyn | +353 21 4626900 | |
Alternate Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation, Defence Litigation, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Data Protection | Alison Kelleher | +353 21 4626900 | |
Child Protection, Family, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Healthcare | Denise Kirwan | +353 21 4626900 | |
Child and Adult Protection, Family, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Healthcare | Katharine Kelleher | +353 21 4626900 | |
Alternate Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation, Insurance | Daniel McLoughlin | +3531 8745929 | |
Commercial Litigation, Child Protection, Family | Sinead Fitzgerald | +353 21 4626900 | |
Alternate Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation, Defence Litigation, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Data Protection | Yvonne Joyce | +353 21 4626900 | |
Real Estate, Private Client, Commercial and Corporate, Banking and Finance | Tom Tobin | +353 21 4626900 | |
Real Estate, Private Client, Commercial and Corporate | Louise Duggan | +353 21 4626900 | |
Child Protection, Family, Alternate Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation, Healthcare | Michelle Cronin | +353 21 4626900 | |
Employment and Pensions, Alternate Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation, Data Protection | Emily Sexton | +353 21 4626900 | |
Banking and Finance, Real Estate, Private Client, Commercial and Corporate | David Ryan | +353 21 4626900 | |
Alternate Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation, Defence Litigation, Insurance. | Nicola Kiely | +3531 8745929 | |
Insurance, Debt recovery, Alternate Dispute Resolution | Barry Kelleher | +353 21 4626900 | |
Alternate Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation, Defence Litigation, Healthcare and Life Sciences | Cliona Kenny | +353 21 4626900 | |
Child and Adult Protection, Family, Healthcare | Lebeau Jonker | +3531 8745929 | |
Child Protection, Family, Litigation | Clare Daly | +353 21 4626900 | |
Child Protection, Family | Karen Tobin | +353 21 4626900 | |
Child Protection, Family | Mary Boland | +353 21 4626900 | |
Real Estate, Banking and Finance | Colette Neville | +353 21 4626900 | |
Child Protection, Family | David Taylor | +353 21 4626900 | |
Alternate Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation, Defence Litigation, Healthcare and Life Sciences | Grace Toher | +353 21 4626900 | |
Alternate Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation, Defence Litigation, Healthcare and Life Sciences | Kevin Healy | +353 21 4626900 | |
Alternate Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation, Healthcare and Life Sciences | Deirdre Ryan | +353 21 4626900 | |
Employment and Pensions, Alternate Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation, Data Protection | Conor White | +353 21 4626900 | |
Real Estate, Private Client, Commercial and Corporate, Banking and Finance | Kate Russell | +353 21 4626900 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Louise Duggan | Partner in the firms Property and Real Estate Departments. | View Profile |
Solicitor Profiles
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![]() | Mary Boland | Solicitor in the firm’s Child Care Department | View Profile |
![]() | Diarmuid Cunningham | Partner in our Dispute Resolution and Employment Departments. | View Profile |
![]() | Clare Daly | Solicitor | View Profile |
![]() | Sinead Fitzgerald | Sinead is a Partner in the firm’s Family and Child Law departments | View Profile |
![]() | Eamon Harrington | Partner in Dispute Resolution group with focus on: Healthcare, Professional indemnity, Mediation,… | View Profile |
![]() | Kevin Healy | Solicitor | View Profile |
![]() | Nicola Kiely | Partner in the Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution Departments | View Profile |
![]() | Denise Kirwan | Partner-in-Charge – Child Care Department | View Profile |
![]() | Daniel McLoughlin | Partner in the Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution Departments | View Profile |
![]() | Deborah Moore | Managing Partner Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation (Clinical Negligence and Personal Injuries Defence),… | View Profile |
![]() | Colette Neville | Solicitor in our Property Department | View Profile |
![]() | Hilda O'Keeffe | Partner in the Healthcare & Litigation Departments | View Profile |
![]() | Patrice O'Keeffe | Partner in the Healthcare and Litigation Departments | View Profile |
![]() | David Ryan | Solicitor in the Property & Commercial Department | View Profile |
![]() | Emily Sexton | Partner in the firm’s Litigation and Employment Departments | View Profile |
![]() | David Taylor | Solicitor in the firm’s Family Law & Child Law Departments | View Profile |
![]() | Karen Tobin | Solicitor in our Family Law Departments | View Profile |
![]() | Grace Toher | Solicitor | View Profile |
![]() | Conor White | Conor is a Solicitor in CKT’s Employment Law Department. | View Profile |