About
Provided by Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP
Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP (CKT) has one of Ireland’s largest healthcare teams and an unsurpassed reputation in the provision of top-class legal services to healthcare clients including the HSE and Tusla-the Child and Family Agency, hospitals, doctors, nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, clinics and their indemnifiers.
CKT also represents healthcare indemnity organisations, as well as the State Claims Agency. We have a deep understanding of all the legal issues that arise for healthcare clients, as well as a complete knowledge of the real challenges faced by healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinicians.
The team actively pursue all avenues of dispute resolution available and advise clients on choosing the method most appropriate to them and the particular matter. Resolving disputes quickly and effectively with as little cost and disruption to the client business as possible is central to how we approach any matter.
Ten members of the dispute resolution team are CEDR Accredited Mediators.
Chambers Review
Comyn Kelleher Tobin is a renowned Cork and Dublin-based team that is often named among the top choices to defend medical negligence claims brought against Irish hospitals. The practice acts on sensitive proceedings involving catastrophic birth injuries and also attracts attention for roles in high-profile mandates relating to the apportion of responsibility for delayed diagnoses. Lawyers in the team offer further experience in cases that deal with issues of capacity to make decisions and unlawful detention in hospitals as well as claims related to the Disabilities Act 2005. The law firm handles claims that are litigated before Irish courts or that are settled through alternative dispute resolution.
Strengths
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"The team has the depth of experience required on a difficult and complex portfolio. Their local and national knowledge of the healthcare sector is outstanding."
"Any query or issue is answered comprehensively and in a timely manner."
"The team has the depth of experience required on a difficult and complex portfolio. Their local and national knowledge of the healthcare sector is outstanding."
"Any query or issue is answered comprehensively and in a timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
Eamon Harrington is often identified as a leading figure on the defendant side of Irish medical negligence and personal injury cases.
"Eamon Harrington is one of the best medical defense solicitors in Ireland. He is experienced, pragmatic and commercially focused."
Yvonne Joyce stands out among the firm's deep bench of medical negligence lawyers, offering experience in delayed diagnosis and catastrophic injury claims.
"She has a very sharp legal brain, attention to detail, and offers very practical and pragmatic advise."
"Yvonne Joyce is very efficient with an in depth knowledge of matters."
Alison Kelleher is visible advising on medical negligence and malpractice claims. Her clients include both public and private healthcare providers.
"Alison Kelleher is very knowledgeable, accessible and always supportive."
Patrice O'Keeffe is well respected for her capability in handling personal injury claims, including on catastrophic cases.
"Patrice O'Keeffe is proactive and her communication skills are excellent."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
Provided by Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP
Alison Kelleher
Amy Cahill
Barry Kelleher
Clare Daly
Cliona Kenny
Daniel McLoughlin
Deborah Moore
Deirdre Ryan
Diarmuid Cunningham
Head of Department
Emily Sexton
Grace Toher
Hilda O'Keeffe
Katharine Kelleher
Kevin Healy
Lebeau Jonker
Nicola Kiely
Patrice O'Keeffe
Yvonne Joyce
Clients
Provided by Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP
Allianz Insurance Ireland
HSE (Health Service Executive) Ireland
Medisec Ireland CLG
State Claims Agency
TII - Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Tusla - Child and Family Agency
UCC
Industries
Provided by Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP
Child and Family
Commercial
Commercial and Residential Conveyancing
Employment
Health and Life Sciences
Healthcare
Insurance
Litigation
Maritime
Property