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RDJ's Litigation team are experienced practitioners in all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution regarding commercial and other disputes. They are widely regarded as one of the most significant providers in this field in Ireland with over 40 solicitors on the team.  The firm represents clients across multiple sectors but is particularly well-known for work relating to insurance, education, construction, healthcare, media, aviation and finance services.

RDJ has particular expertise in cases coming before the fast track Commercial Court and in advising on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures such as arbitration, conciliation and mediation. They act for most of the Irish insurers writing professional negligence business as well as many of those in the UK and the US. They also boast one of Ireland’s leading Medical Negligence teams, who act for the Clinical Indemnity Scheme, part of the State Claims Agency, which manages claims against state owned hospitals and other state sponsored bodies.


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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

RDJ offers an experienced healthcare team spread across offices in Cork and Galway that handles clinical negligence claims on behalf of hospitals predominantly in the South and West of Ireland. The law firm acts on complex claims that flow from catastrophic injuries and the failure to diagnose critical conditions. The practice also has wide experience across commercial and administrative proceedings, including defamation and shareholder disputes. Lawyers in the team have strong reputations for their insurance sector expertise.

Strengths

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RDJ provides excellent legal advice furnished through a commercial lens.

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The team's knowledge is excellent and the lawyers are accessible and always well prepared.

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The team is made up of very responsive partners who really get into the business and its needs.

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The team has great legal, commercial, negotiation and settlement skills. It is very committed and available to the client.

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There isn't a member of that team who doesn't deliver.

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Notable Practitioners

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Padraic Brennan
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Padraic Brennan
2
Band 2

Operating from the firm's Galway office, Padraic Brennan advises on birth injuries, delayed and misdiagnosis claims and death inquests. He has prodigious experience acting for public hospitals.

Padraic Brennan is a powerhouse driving the healthcare team by direction and example, striving at all times for meticulous excellence.

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Fergal Dennehy
3
Band 3

Cork-based Fergal Dennehy has a prominent practice acting for insurers and public bodies on cases relating to breach of duty and negligence on the part of medical professionals.

Fergal Dennehy is a smart, experienced and wily adviser, achieving great results.

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Imelda Tierney
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Imelda Tierney
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Imelda Tierney leads a significant volume of the law firm's most complex healthcare cases on behalf of public hospitals. She is based in RDJ's Galway office.

Imelda Tierney is an immensely knowledgeable, astute and practical adviser.

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Peter Groarke
3
Band 3

Peter Groarke acts for insurers and state bodies on complex injury and medical negligence claims. His experience includes cases relating to delayed diagnoses and fatal injuries. He works from the firm's Cork office.

Peter Groarke is a super-capable lawyer with a fine instinct for the tactical needs of his clients' cases.

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Richard Martin
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Richard Martin
3
Band 3

Based in Cork, Richard Martin represents clients in commercial disputes, with a focus on indemnity litigation acting for insurers as well as shareholder disputes.

He is a very nice person to deal with.

Richard Martin is excellent.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Richard Martin
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Richard Martin
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Padraic Brennan
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Padraic Brennan
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Fergal Dennehy
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Imelda Tierney
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Imelda Tierney
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Peter Groarke
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Members

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Brendan O'Connell

Brian Hunt

Damian Doyle

Darryl Broderick

Head of Department

Donal Twomey

Fergal Dennehy

Fergus Long

Imelda Tierney

Jamie Olden

John Buckley

Louise Smith

Marianne Lonergan

Mary Purtill

Padraic Brennan

Peter Groarke

Ricky Kelly

Ronan Geary

Uilliam Ó Lorcáin

Industries

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Insurance