Mr Padraic Brennan > RDJ LLP > Galway, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

RDJ LLP demonstrates particular strengths in public procurement and housing matters, where the team has significant experience advising public authorities and state-sponsored bodies on social housing and other developments, and is also a strong choice for universities seeking advice on IP, R&D and employment issues. In addition, the firm fields a sizeable healthcare litigation team. Construction expert Finola McCarthy; Padraic Brennan, who specialises in medical negligence litigation; and real estate-focused Simon Lynch lead the practice from Cork, Galway and Dublin, respectively.

RDJ LLP has extensive experience in healthcare claims across both the public and private sector. It represents a range of statutory bodies, health insurers, healthcare operations, hospitals and physicians in clinical negligence cases. The firm acts for the State Claims Agency and represents a number of key insurers. Padraic Brennan, Imelda Tierney, Fergal Dennehy and Peter Groarke are experienced in defending hospitals against catastrophic birth injury and negligence claims, along with cases involving alleged cancer misdiagnosis and acquired brain injuries; Groarke is also noted for advising nursing homes on regulatory matters and inquiries. Gillian Keating is a prominent name in life sciences corporate transactions and fundraisings.