RDJ LLP has extensive experience in healthcare claims across both the public and private sector. It represents a range of statutory bodies, health insurers, healthcare operations, hospitals and physicians in clinical negligence cases. The firm acts for the State Claims Agency and represents a number of key insurers. Padraic Brennan, Imelda Tierney, Fergal Dennehy and Peter Groarke are experienced in defending hospitals against catastrophic birth injury and negligence claims, along with cases involving alleged cancer misdiagnosis and acquired brain injuries; Groarke is also noted for advising nursing homes on regulatory matters and inquiries. Gillian Keating is a prominent name in life sciences corporate transactions and fundraisings.

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  • ‘Excellent client updating and technology reviews.’

  • ‘I recommend Fergal Dennehy, Peter Groarke and Fionnuala Cullinane highly.’

Key clients

  • State Claims Agency
  • Bons Secours Health System
  • Liberty Insurance
  • Allianz
  • Travelers Insurance
  • Mater Private Cork
  • St Lukes Nursing Home
  • Care Choice
  • Whitfield Private Clinic
  • RSA
  • Berkshire Hathaway Insurance

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Padraic Brennan, Fergal Dennehy

Other key lawyers

Gillian Keating, Imelda Tierney, Peter Groarke, JP Gilmartin, Ruth Finnerty, Fionnuala Cullinane