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Clyde & Co LLP

Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland


Clyde & Co LLP

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The insurance industry is changing as never before. Digitalisation, big data, the potential of artificial intelligence, fierce competition, pent-up pressure to achieve growth and new regulations are all increasing the need for insurers to adapt at speed while extracting maximum value from the premiums they earn. 

In the casualty space, that pressure translates into a laser-like focus on managing claims and any resulting disputes as effectively as possible. We don’t simply help insurers achieve these aims, we partner with them at every stage as they navigate a dynamic market. 

Our Casualty team is built on scale, expertise and a new vision for technology. With scale, comes the largest data set in the casualty space, providing more complete answers and better management information. Coupled with this, we cover all lines of business, benefit from unparalleled international presence, as well as being consistently ranked in the top tier by leading legal directories. We defend insurers and their policyholders across the full spectrum of claims, including catastrophic injurymotorfraudlegacy and diseaseemployers' liability, public liabilitycredit hireproperty liability, abuse and neglect, as well as Safety, Health, Environment and Regulatory.

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Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant - Northern Ireland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Clyde & Co's personal injury practice has broad expertise spanning RTA, historic abuse and catastrophic injury claims, as well as large loss and fatal accident claims. It is also known for its experience in professional indemnity and employers' liability claims.

Strengths

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  • Clyde & Co have jurisdictional superiority, attention to detail and a passion to achieve the best possible result.

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  • Service levels and responsiveness have been excellent. We consistently receive timely, clear and well-considered advice.

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  • The firm's research and subsequent knowledge of the subject was exceptional.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Cormac Fitzpatrick
    Band 1Cormac Fitzpatrick

    Cormac Fitzpatrick

    Cormac Fitzpatrick acts for insurance companies in high-value, complex personal injury claims. He also has experience in cases involving RTAs.

    • Cormac is one of the best-regarded personal injury lawyers in Belfast. He is highly regarded by the judiciary as someone who really knows what he is talking about.

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    • Cormac is a market-leading senior solicitor.

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  • Band 2Graeme Moore
    Band 2Graeme Moore

    Graeme Moore

    Graeme Moore defends major insurers in personal injury claims. He is experienced in handling complex claims including matters relating to catastrophic injury.

    • Graeme is excellent and is the best one I work for. He is very diligent and sensible.

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    • To have the mix of professionalism and approachability that Graeme has is important to us and is highly valued.

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    • Graeme is exceptional at understanding client needs and strategy in complex scenarios.

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  • Band 2Tara McSorley
    Band 2Tara McSorley

    Tara McSorley

    Tara McSorley co-leads the disease team in Northern Ireland, with her practice encompassing a wide range of personal injury matters, including RTAs and asbestos injury cases.

    • Tara is very knowledgeable and commercially aware. She is always contactable, and clear communication is provided.

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    • Tara is an easy person to work with. She is knowledgeable and we have an open dialogue, so the best outcome is achieved.

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