Carson McDowell is a big player in clinical negligence, both in Belfast and Dublin. It has steadily grown its Dublin office in recent years, while many senior members of the firm split their time between north and south of the border. Much of its work in Dublin centres on the Medical Protection Society, along with other clients such as Dental Protection. It has also grown its market share of personal injury cases. Managing partner Roger McMillan is a senior figure in clinical negligence, splitting his time between Belfast and Dublin. Jacqueline McAleese is head of clinical claims and also splits her time between Belfast and Dublin. Head of the Dublin office Sinéad Keavey is another prominent clinical negligence specialist and Cathal O’Neill is noted for personal injury.
Testimonials
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‘The lawyers on the healthcare litigation team are hard working, diligent and approachable. The team is very proactive in managing claims and is open to 'think outside the box' solutions to assist in resolving complex issues that arise in these types of cases.’
‘Sinead Keaveny is approachable, thorough and very smart. She has vast experience in the area of clinical negligence.'
Key clients
- Medical Protection Society
- Dental Protection