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Alison Kelleher

Alison Kelleher

Europe 2026

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Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation

Ireland

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Alison is a Partner in the Healthcare and Litigation Departments specialising in the defence of professional and clinical negligence proceedings with particular experience in defending high value contentious disputes in the High Court. She advises Public and Private Health Service providers on a range of specialist disciplines including child protection, mental health, patient capacity, regulatory issues and data protection.

A strong advocate for use of ADR and mediation to resolve complex disputes, Alison is the Chair of the Law Society’s ADR Committee. She is also both a Lecturer and Examiner on Law Society’s Diploma in Healthcare Law 2020-2021.

Alison is a CEDR Accredited Mediator and previously practised in London with Weightmans LLP in the area of clinical negligence.

Professional Memberships

BCL, UCC; Chair ADR Committee Law Society of Ireland 2020 – 2022;

Lecturer and Examiner Diploma in Healthcare Law, Law Society of Ireland 2021;

Certificate in Healthcare Law, Law Society of Ireland;

Certificate in Data Protection Law;

Member of the Roll of Solicitors, Law Society of Ireland, England & Wales;

Tutor, Law Society of Ireland Professional Training Course for Solicitors;

Member of the Southern Law Association & Dublin Solicitors Bar Association;

CEDR Accredited Mediator.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Dispute Resolution: Healthcare Litigation - Ireland

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Alison Kelleher is visible advising on medical negligence and malpractice claims. Her clients include both public and private healthcare providers.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Alison Kelleher is an excellent lawyer known for her considered judgment and wise counsel.

    Dispute Resolution: Healthcare LitigationChambers European Guide

  • Alison is exceptionally capable of managing complex issues. She always responds to requests for advice incredibly quickly, communicates clearly, and delivers a consistently high-quality service.

    Dispute Resolution: Healthcare LitigationChambers European Guide

  • Alison is just outstanding.

    Dispute Resolution: Healthcare LitigationChambers European Guide

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