Professional Negligence - Northern Ireland
What the Team is Known For
Kennedys boasts a strong team covering the full spectrum of professional negligence work, with a focus on instructions from a client base of prominent insurers. The firm regularly defends claims brought against construction professionals, insurance brokers and groups in the financial services industry. The team is increasingly engaged in cases involving cladding and construction defect issues.
Strengths
"Kennedys have access to a big resource of knowledge. They are very hard-working."
"Kennedys provided good advice and clarity on any legal processes associated with claims. They come back promptly and will advise if responses are needed within specific legal timeframes."
"The service provided at Kennedys is absolutely excellent. Whoever you instruct has the same work ethos. They are all very responsive and good at making complicated matters easy to understand."
Notable Practitioners
Amanda Wylie regularly receives instructions from high-profile insurers on both defence and coverage claims. She also advises construction and financial professionals. "Amanda provides good advice."
Raymond Gilmore handles a range of professional negligence claims and is recognised for his construction law expertise. He is sought after by insurers in claims against their insureds and has additional experience representing financial advisers. "He is very hard-working."
Megan Boyd is a legal director based in Kennedys' Belfast office. She is trusted by a range of insurance companies for defending professional negligence matters. "Megan keeps very calm; she is a pleasure to deal with. She knows what she is doing and does it well." "Megan provides good advice." "Megan is really clear on strategy and the next steps. She is an invaluable asset, technical and understands the case well."
