LAWYER PROFILE

Roger McMillan

UK 2026

Carson McDowell

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Clinical Negligence

Northern Ireland

16 years ranked

Professional Discipline

Northern Ireland

10 years ranked

Contributions and articles

4 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by Carson McDowell

Practice Areas

Roger specialises in the defence of clinical and professional negligence claims, and in regulatory and professional discipline.

Career

Roger McMillan, Head of the Healthcare team at Carson McDowell, was admitted to the Roll in England & Wales in June 1997, after studying at the Chester School of Law. Following qualification, Roger joined the Healthcare team at Mills & Reeve Solicitors (Birmingham). He subsequently joined Browne Jacobson’s Healthcare team in May 2000. Roger was admitted to the Roll in Northern Ireland in November 2001 and joined Carson McDowell’s Healthcare team at that stage.

Professional Memberships

Roger is a member of the Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers (ARDL), a founding and board Member of the Law Society (NI) Clinical Negligence Practitioners’ Group and the QBD Medical Negligence Sub-Committee.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Clinical Negligence - Northern Ireland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Roger McMillan is noted for his expertise in birth injury cases as well as failure to diagnose and claims related to fatalities. His practice also covers dental care issues.

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Professional Discipline - Northern Ireland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Roger McMillan is head of the firm's healthcare team and also serves as the managing partner of Carson McDowell. He is a prominent lawyer with considerable experience representing medical practitioners in GMC, GDC, MPS and Royal College of Physicians investigations and hearings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is very approachable and provides strong quality advice. He's an expert lawyer who truly cares about the needs of his clients.
Clinical NegligenceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Roger is well regarded as a specialist in clinical negligence and medical law. He has incredible attention to detail.
Professional DisciplineChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Roger McMillan is superb, and his level of knowledge and tactical experience is what makes him my go-to.
Professional DisciplineChambers Guide to the Legal Profession