Carson McDowell, the Belfast-based firm, has brought its extensive clinical negligence defence expertise to the Dublin market. Growing its team in recent years, and with a number of Belfast-located practitioners also spending time in the Dublin office, it has gained considerable traction in the Irish market. Clients include the Medical Protection Society and Dental Protection. Sinéad Keavey leads the Dublin office and has extensive experience in defending healthcare professionals and indemnifiers. Kathleen Byrne is another key clinical negligence defence specialist, having joined the office from Clyde & Co in 2022. Jacqueline McAleese splits her time between Belfast and Dublin.
Testimonials
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‘I am familiar with the Dublin office. It is a small but strong team. There is an excellent balance of fighting hard for clients where possible and pragmatism when necessary.’
‘Sinead Keavey is an excellent addition. Ciara Hanratty is excellent in quickly grasping the essentials of a case and analysing strengths and weaknesses.’
Key clients
- Medical Protection Society
- Dental Protection