Holmes O'Malley Sexton remains best known for professional negligence, personal injury and property damage disputes. The firm acts for a large proportion of insurers that cover the risk insurance market in Ireland. It has an established record in employers’ liability, public liability and motor claims, with additional strength in business interruption claims, cyber and data privacy cases, and D&O. Managing partner Harry Fehily has vast experience in the insurance market, including business interruption claims. George Kennedy is rated for professional and medical negligence, notably catastrophic and large loss claims. Donal Creaton is another key partner.
Testimonials
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‘Always up to date with files. Progress in an efficient manner and do not wait for things to happen. If any delays occur, we are notified immediately along with advice as to what the best course of action would be.’
‘Robert Kennedy - always available and provides excellent insights and rationale behind every set of advices. Doesn't seek to complicate matters and consistently drives the cases forward. Has a great appreciation of what we expect and strives to exceed our expectations.’
Key clients
- Zurich Insurance plc
- RSA Insurance Ireland DAC
Work highlights
- Advised the insurers on the defence of a high-value and multi-party litigation, involving the developer and contractor of a large residential and commercial development built in Dublin in 2005/2006.
- Acted on behalf of the special investigations unit of an insurance company client in the defence of two personal injuries claims, where it was denied by the defendant driver that any contact had occurred between the vehicles.