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Tughans

Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland

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Tughans

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Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant - Northern Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Tughans' versatile group defends insurers against occupational disease and catastrophic injury claims. Its lawyers frequently advise on concomitant fraud and policy coverage issues. The team has a specialist focus on claims arising from credit hire and repair issues involving motor insurance companies. It is also active in claims relating to travel and accidents abroad.

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Strengths

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  • The firm delivers a highly professional and personal service while always considering the best interests of our business.

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  • Tughans is the most knowledgeable and accomplished legal practice in Northern Ireland.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kathy McGillie
    Kathy McGillie

    Kathy McGillie

    Kathy McGillie leads Tughans' personal injury defendant team and represents a number of leading insurers on complex cases. She has considerable experience in catastrophic injury claims arising from RTAs and workplace accidents, as well as handling industrial disease matters.

    • Kathy McGillie has exceptional personal skills. She is an absolute pleasure to work with.

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    • Kathy is an excellent and top-class solicitor.

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  • Neil Smyth
    Neil Smyth

    Neil Smyth

    Neil Smyth has a wide-ranging personal injury practice that includes a significant focus on cross-border cases. He handles complex catastrophic injury claims as well as those brought in relation to employers', public and occupiers' liability.

    • Neil is highly professional, polite and hard-working on our cases.

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    • Neil is my go-to solicitor for professional advice or to link me up with others within Tughans. He has never let me down.

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    • Neil Smyth is a top-class solicitor.

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  • Pauline Walker
    Pauline Walker

    Pauline Walker

    Pauline Walker has experience advising clients on a range of personal injury matters, including road traffic accidents, catastrophic injuries, and health and safety compliance.

    • Pauline is very professional and hard-working at all times.

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    • Pauline is very hard-working and industrious when assisting with caseloads.

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