DAC Beachcroft Dublin has deep connections to numerous health and social care organisations and is a recognised force in medical defence litigation. It also continues to represent a range of London market insurers that write Irish risks in the medical market. Niamh McKeever leads the healthcare and medical malpractice department and has evolved her practice from being almost exclusively focused on State Claims Agency work to now representing a multitude of international insurers that write Irish healthcare risks.
Testimonials
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‘The expertise and diligence of Niamh McKeever at DAC Beachcroft was without compare in other legal firms. Ms McKeever and DAC Beachcroft's performance surpassed other firms, in terms of expertise in healthcare regulatory frameworks, diligence and commitment.’
‘I found that Niamh McKeever in DAC Beachcroft DAC was peerless in terms of her knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks and legislation, advice on tactical matters related to stakeholder negotiation and coordinating legal with public affairs strategies.'
Key clients
- State Claims Agency
- Medical Protection Liability Company (MPLC)
Work highlights
- Acted for the State Claims Agency in successfully defending a public hospital against a claim of substandard surgery and follow-up by a plaintiff with pre-existing diplegic cerebral palsy.
- 'Acted for Beazley in acting for a defendant accused of disclosing a plaintiff's personal data without consent, resulting in alleged mental health issues.