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Tughans

Clinical Negligence

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland

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Our team defends clinical negligence claims, covers professional regulation and provides commercial advice in relation to contracts. We understand the unique stresses and high stakes that are involved in healthcare, which is why our team is dedicated to this sector. It enables them to operate at the cutting edge of a dynamic area of law and to fully understand its intricacies.

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  • Healthcare Regulatory
  • Professional discipline

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Clinical Negligence - Northern Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Tughans is an impressive defence-side clinical negligence practice with a strong track record in a broad range of catastrophic injury cases. The practitioners frequently receive instructions from leading medical defence organisations, but also represent other insurers and private individuals. The team has further expertise in significant delay of diagnosis claims as well as negligent mismanagement of surgical procedures.
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Strengths

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  • I have had nothing but positive experiences in terms of my communications with them. I am invariably impressed by the manner in which they deal with clients and counsel.

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  • They have an ability to get to the core issues of complex cases quickly and take a pragmatic approach where necessary.

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  • The whole team have brilliant knowledge.

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  • They have a very strong team with vast experience and expertise in clinical negligence.

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  • They are a team of highly skilled lawyers who can quickly provide accurate advice, they have a bedrock of expertise and knowledge that create a culture of excellence. It is pleasure to work with them.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Anthony
    Andrew Anthony

    Andrew Anthony

    Andrew Anthony is commended for his expertise in various clinical negligence fields, including delays in diagnosis of cancer. He possesses additional experience in complex birth injury and elective surgery cases.

    • He is a vastly experienced solicitor.

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  • Alistair Wilson
    Alistair Wilson

    Alistair Wilson

    Alistair Wilson is highly adept at representing defendants in failed diagnosis and treatment claims.

    • Alistair is always over the issues, easy to deal with and retains a strong position with regard to his clients' interests at all times.

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    • Alistair is just the best. I don’t know where I’d be without him.

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    • The quality of his advice and instructions are second to none and he is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Alistair is an excellent lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable and hugely respected in the market. He is steeped in practice and procedure and knows how to get results for his client.

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  • Kevin Hegarty
    Kevin Hegarty

    Kevin Hegarty

    Kevin Hegarty is a healthcare litigator who often advises providers and individual medical practitioners on clinical negligence matters.

    • He is brilliant at the detail and at marshalling huge amounts of information.

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    • Kevin is a real legal expert who is a joy to work with.

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    • He is quick to respond and has in-depth knowledge of this area of work.

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    • He is able to synthesise complex medical and legal issues and get to the core of caims quickly and effectively.

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  • Francesca Glynn
    Francesca Glynn

    Francesca Glynn

    Francesca Glynn is acknowledged for her representation in surgical negligence mandates as well as handling fatality cases. She also assists with dental claims.

    • Francesca is a stellar solicitor who is a pleasure to deal with. She is bright, capable, hard-working and diligent. She handles a wide range of complex litigation.

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    • Francesca really gets into the detail of cases.

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    • Francesca is a very experienced, a very good solicitor and is very conscientious. She is very good with clients.

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    • She is a very talented lawyer.

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