RDJ LLP is a significant player in healthcare litigation, along with transactions, regulatory compliance and data protection matters in the industry. It has a large team dedicated to clinical negligence claims, acting for a range of statutory bodies, health insurers, healthcare operators, hospitals and physicians. It is particularly known for its expertise in catastrophic birth injury cases and frequently represents the State Claims Agency.  Padraic Brennan, Fergal Dennehy and Imelda Tierney are experienced figures in clinical negligence, while Peter Groarke has extensive professional and clinical negligence expertise, along with regulatory experience in the nursing home sector. Diarmaid Gavin and JP Gilmartin have a background in life sciences M&A.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Knowledge of litigation is outstanding and the team applies this to great effect in resolving actions satisfactorily.’

  • ‘Fergal Dennehy and Peter Groarke are unsurpassed in their field. Both are experienced practitioners with insight and know how. They deal well with difficult situations and are renowned as go to litigators. ’

  • ‘This team provides a superlative service and is innovative in embracing technology and in collaborating with counsel. Their work is always of the highest standard and delivered efficiently.’

  • ‘Imelda Tierney, Ruth Finnerty and Padraic Brennan impress as very talented professionals who leave no stone unturned.’

  • ‘RDJ have great expertise in our sector, which is very helpful when agreeing case strategy.’

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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

Imelda Tierney, Peter Groarke, JP Gilmartin, Diarmaid Gavin, Ruth Finnerty, JP Gilmartin