
Accolades
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Catherine Carton and Cathal O'Neill provide an exceptional service, and are always available and approachable.’
‘Excellent quality solicitors, very well-organised and resourced.’
‘Cathal O'Neill and Catherine Carton are both brilliant solicitors; hard-working and very sensible - never trying to reinvent the wheel where it's not necessary.’
‘Catherine Carton: very impressive. Seeks cost-effective, quick solutions. Cathal O'Neill - eye for detail, experienced in complex insurance litigation.’
‘Analytical, detailed advice, careful consideration of each case.’
‘Experts in their field - the go-to firm for defending clinical negligence claims. An extremely well-connected team that provides consistently excellent advice. They are very knowledgeable in their field, and their understanding and standing in the jurisdiction is second to none.’
Key clients
- The Medical Protection Society
- Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland
- Dental Protection
- National Pharmaceutical Association
- Association of Optometrists
- Medical Defence Union
- Beazley Group
- WRB Underwriting
- Personal Injury – Defendant
- Great Lakes SE
- AIA Australia
- Belfast Harbour Commissioners
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Catherine Carton
Cathal O’Neill
Practice head
Roger McMillan; Jacqueline McAleese; Cathal O’Neill; Catherine Carton