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Carson McDowell

Clinical Negligence

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland

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Clinical Negligence - Northern Ireland

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What the Team is Known For
Carson McDowell is a premier practice with a well-resourced team. The team is adept at defending high-value clinical negligence claims. Its practitioners provide legal services to a vast range of clients in the healthcare sector, with particular strength in dental claims. The group routinely represents prominent defence and protection organisations, as well as indemnity organisations. It is known for handling birth injury cases as well as negligence claims that include delay and failure in diagnosis.
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  • They have excellent litigators who fight hard to secure the best interest for their clients and have a wide range of experience within the team.

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  • The team shows teamwork and collaboration and has a wealth of experience dealing with clinical negligence claims.

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  • They are very experienced in all levels of complexity.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jacqueline McAleese
    Jacqueline McAleese

    Jacqueline McAleese

    Jacqueline McAleese is adept at handling claims for birth injury, delayed diagnosis and surgical negligence. She can also assist clients with dental negligence cases.

    • She is an excellent litigator and brilliant at managing her clients expectations.

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  • Roger McMillan
    Roger McMillan

    Roger McMillan

    Roger McMillan is noted for his expertise in birth injury cases as well as failure to diagnose and claims related to fatalities. His practice also covers dental care issues.

    • He is very approachable and provides strong quality advice. He's an expert lawyer who truly cares about the needs of his clients.

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  • Francesca Lowry
    Francesca Lowry

    Francesca Lowry

    Francesca Lowry has a specialism in handling dental cases. She is routinely called upon to defend clients against allegations of misconduct and negligent surgery.

    • She is very competent, very articulate and very well organised in terms of times and next steps.

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    • She is a very good solicitor.

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    • Francesca has been able to obtain good results by progressing claims efficiently and by obtaining good quality reports from experts.

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    • She is a very experienced and knowledgeable partner.

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  • Laura McKee
    Laura McKee

    Laura McKee

    Laura McKee is recognised as a highly adept clinical negligence lawyer. She regularly defends clients in surgical claims, neurological claims and oncology cases.

    • She has the ability to explain complex matters in a way which is easily understandable for others.

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    • She is an excellent litigator.

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