Department profile
P.A. Duffy & Co

Clinical Negligence

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland


P.A. Duffy & Co

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About

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The Clinical Negligence team at P.A. Duffy & Co represents individuals and families who have suffered avoidable harm as a result of negligent medical treatment or care. Acting for clients throughout Northern Ireland, the team provides clear legal advice, practical guidance and compassionate support to those navigating complex and often life-changing circumstances. The team has experience handling claims arising across a wide range of healthcare settings, including hospitals, GP practices, private clinics, nursing homes and residential care facilities.

The team advises on a broad spectrum of clinical negligence claims, including birth injury and maternity negligence, delayed and missed diagnosis, cancer misdiagnosis, surgical negligence, GP negligence, dental negligence, medication errors, defective medical devices, nursing home negligence, sepsis claims and stroke or cardiac misdiagnosis cases.

The Clinical Negligence team acts for adults, children and families affected by negligent medical care, including patients who have suffered avoidable injury, individuals impacted by delayed diagnosis, vulnerable adults in care settings, and families seeking accountability following failures in healthcare provision.

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Clinical Negligence - Northern Ireland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

PA Duffy & Co handles both plaintiff and defendant-side work concerning clinical negligence. The team has experience in cases concerning delayed diagnosis, negligent dental treatment and failure to treat, as well as claims for wrongful death.

Strengths

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  • The team are incredibly well organised, dynamic and client-focused.

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  • They are a highly experienced, competent and professional team.

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  • They provided very incisive, robust advice that was well-delivered.

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  • The team have great client management and excellent expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Gary Daly
    Band 3Gary Daly

    Gary Daly

    Gary Daly is a well-respected clinical negligence lawyer who represents clients in the full span of claims. He regularly works on claims for negligent surgery, failure to diagnose, fatalities and birth injuries.

    • He's an incredibly experienced clinical negligence lawyer.

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    • He has considerable experience, is good at identifying issues and relevant experts, and he deals with clients well.

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    • Gary delivers clear, effective and switched-on advice with an affable and kind manner.

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Ranked Individuals at P.A. Duffy & Co (1)

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