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Kennedys

Clinical Negligence

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland


Kennedys

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Kennedys’ Belfast-based Clinical Negligence team is continuing to be prominent in Northern Ireland as a leading firm for clinical negligence defence work. 

We are reputed specialists in clinical negligence defence work. We are the go-to firm representing clients against the leading claimant law firms in Northern Ireland, defending private healthcare providers, successfully in Waiting List Initiative matters and in private-sector claims.

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Clinical Negligence - Northern Ireland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Kennedys has a skilled team of defendant solicitors. It is noted for its representation of private healthcare providers and individual professionals. The team's areas of expertise includes medical negligence claims and Waiting List Initiative cases. The group also handles optometry mandates and assists with public inquiries.

Strengths

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  • They are a highly reputable firm who are a safe pair of hands for clients. They have a highly experienced and strong team.

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  • They understand the clinical negligence environment explicitly and take time to understand their client.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Amanda Wylie
    Band 3Amanda Wylie

    Amanda Wylie

    Amanda Wylie offers considerable expertise in delay and failure of diagnosis cases, as well as surgical negligence claims. She also acts on mandates concerning mental health issues.
    • She is very tenacious and combative for her clients, she has a very commercial approach to her litigation.

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    • Amanda is a real asset to us: no issue or task is too big or small for her.

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