Outer Temple Chambers

Called: 1979

Silk: 1999

Recorder

Gerard is a recognised leader in cases of catastrophic injury, clinical negligence and cross-border claims of all kinds. He is consistently ranked highly in the two major legal directories, including recognition as a Star Individual for many years in Chambers & Partners. He is also a Vice-President of the Spinal Injuries Association. He has a particular expertise in cross-border claims and is admitted as an Attorney at the New York Bar (non-practising). He has been involved in the affairs of the American Bar Association for more than 35 years and has outstanding connections with Attorneys across the US. He is happy to accept instructions either through Outer Temple Chambers or Kings Chambers. He also has his own company which is registered as a BSB entity, McDermott KC Law (a trading name of Gerard McDermott KC Ltd). He is happy to accept instructions through that company, including on a direct access basis. In addition to his advocacy practice, he is a qualified mediator and happy to accept instructions to mediate in any appropriate case.

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