Kennedys has an active presence in clinical negligence and product liability claims, representing a range of insurers, medical service providers and umbrella organisations, along with medical product manufacturers and healthcare professionals. It has continued to act for clients in catastrophic injury claims and large product liability cases, and represents medical professionals in negligence proceedings before the Medical Council; it remains closely involved in CervicalCheck misdiagnosis claims. Joanne O’Sullivan is a prominent figure in clinical negligence defence and product liability claims, along with legal director Shanna Dunne.
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Testimonials
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‘Responsiveness, engagement, timeliness and quality of advice and assistance.’
‘Exceptionally able, effective and courteous, in particular partner Joanne Sullivan, legal director Shanna Dunne and associate Olan Kelleher. ’
‘The team is very approachable and goes above and beyond for clients, including providing value added services. ’
‘Joanne O'Sullivan is very client focused, pragmatic and proactive in managing claims, achieving excellent results.’
Key clients
- DePuy International
- Finsbury Orthopaedics
- Johnson & Johnson
- Medlab Pathology
- Sonic Healthcare (Ireland)
- State Claims Agency
Work highlights
Defended a consultant orthopaedic surgeon in a high value clinical negligence claim relating to allegedly negligent back surgery.
Defended a consultant surgeon in a high value clinical negligence claim relating to complications arising from an amputation.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Joanne O’Sullivan
Other key lawyers
Shanna Dunne; Olan Kelleher