The healthcare team at Kennedys is noted for its capability in clinical negligence and regulatory cases, with its advice being regularly sought out by public and private sector clients, including insurers, medical professionals and healthcare service providers. Joanne O’Sullivan leads the team and actively represents clients in Medical Council proceedings and coroner’s inquiries, as well as court proceedings at various levels. Clients also speak highly of Shanna Dunne, who specialises in high-value catastrophic injury, fertility and medical device product liability claims.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is very well run and staffed with some very bright, young and up and coming lawyers. There is an excellent team spirit and a clear drive to the very best by their clients.'
- ‘A strong and experienced healthcare claims team. Broad range of expertise across all aspects of healthcare law.’
- 'Joanne O'Sullivan - probably the best medical malpractice mind in Ireland. Olan Kelleher - a very capable and intelligent lawyer, who goes above and beyond and beyond that for his clients. Shanna Dunne - very personable and intelligent.'
- ‘Joanne O'Sullivan has a depth of experience. Shanna Dunne is excellent.’
- ‘A strong team of healthcare lawyers with a depth of expertise across the sector.’
Work highlights
Advising an international medical services provider in relation to a clinical negligence claim alleging causation of locked-in syndrome in a young plaintiff, where the plaintiff is seeking damages in excess of €20m.
Instructed by insurers to represent a consultant surgeon in relation to a claim for alleged negligently performed surgery, leading to a leg amputation, with the case pleaded in excess of €4.5m.
Representing a GP, on instructions from insurers, in relation to an urgent s60 (suspension) application before the Medical Council, arising out of alleged mis-prescribing of a central nervous system stimulant.
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