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Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP

Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation

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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.  

Clients (7)

  • Allianz Insurance Ireland
  • HSE (Health Service Executive) Ireland
  • Medisec Ireland CLG
  • State Claims Agency
  • UCC
  • Tusla - Child and Family Agency
  • TII - Transport Infrastructure Ireland

Industries (10)

  • Insurance
  • Commercial and Residential Conveyancing
  • Healthcare
  • Employment
  • Commercial
  • Property
  • Maritime
  • Health and Life Sciences
  • Child and Family
  • Litigation

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Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation - Ireland

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What the Team is Known For
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.
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Strengths

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  • CKT is quite simply excellent. The team engages really well with its clients and very quickly develops an excellent understanding of their businesses.

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  • The expertise, guidance and advice provided by Comyn Kelleher Tobin, in addition to the level of responsiveness, is second to none.

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  • The team is incredibly pleasant to deal with and reassuring at every turn. Its responsiveness and client service could not be better.

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  • CKT is a focused, pragmatic firm.

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  • The firm is well known for its knowledge and experience, and it can call on a number of experienced solicitors to deal with any given case.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eamon Harrington
    Eamon Harrington

    Eamon Harrington

    Eamon Harrington is often identified as a leading figure on the defendant side of Irish medical negligence and personal injury cases.

    • He is pragmatic and affable, and his advice is always clear.

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    • Eamon navigates complex legal issues with ease and provides clear, reasoned and strategic advice.

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    • Eamon Harrington is the best in the business.

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    • Eamon is absolutely outstanding and effortlessly capable.

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    • Eamon is universally regarded as one of the best, if not the best, litigators in Ireland.

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  • Alison Kelleher
    Alison Kelleher

    Alison Kelleher

    Alison Kelleher is visible advising on medical negligence and malpractice claims. Her clients include both public and private healthcare providers.

    • Alison Kelleher is an excellent lawyer known for her considered judgment and wise counsel.

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    • Alison is exceptionally capable of managing complex issues. She always responds to requests for advice incredibly quickly, communicates clearly, and delivers a consistently high-quality service.

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    • Alison is just outstanding.

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  • Patrice O'Keeffe
    Patrice O'Keeffe

    Patrice O'Keeffe

    Patrice O'Keeffe is well respected for her capability in handling personal injury claims, including catastrophic cases.

    • She is highly responsive and committed to providing a top-tier service.

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    • Her specialist knowledge and experience shines through while ensuring practical advice is given.

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    • Patrice is incredibly thorough. Her breadth of experience, pragmatism, proactive approach and excellent judgment are what makes her stand out.

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    • Patrice O'Keeffe is prompt, succinct and very aware of commercial realities.

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    • Patrice is a pleasure to deal with, even when she is vigorously fighting her client's corner.

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  • Yvonne Joyce
    Yvonne Joyce

    Yvonne Joyce

    Yvonne Joyce stands out among the law firm's deep bench of medical negligence lawyers, offering experience in delayed diagnosis and catastrophic injury claims.

    • Yvonne Joyce is an excellent solicitor who communicates clearly.

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    • Yvonne is razor sharp and focused on providing clear, practical advice on complex issues.

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    • She is a formidable but fair opponent.

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    • She is proactive, with a good sense of what needs to be prioritised, and she is solution driven on all her cases. You can rely on her to be responsive and a strong negotiator who takes a practical but thorough approach to her work and provides excellent, pragmatic advice.

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    • Her responsiveness is exceptional. She is always ready to provide advice at short notice, while maintaining the highest quality of work.

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