Ranking tables
Clinical Negligence | UK
Northern Ireland
Rankings overview for Departments
Carson McDowell 16 Years Ranked
Tughans 16 Years Ranked- O'Reilly Stewart
- John J McNally & Co. 3 Years Ranked
PA Duffy & Co 1 Years Ranked- Higgins Hollywood Deazley
- Worthingtons
- Amanda Wylie Kennedys26 Years Ranked
Gary Daly PA Duffy & Co2 Years Ranked- Kevin Hegarty Tughans3 Years Ranked
- Claire HuntO'Reilly Stewart
- Nikki McConnellWorthingtons
- Rosemary MillarHiggins Hollywood Deazley
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Carson McDowellClinical Negligence2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedCarson McDowell is a premier practice with a well-resourced team. The team is adept at defending high-value clinical negligence claims. Its practitioners provide legal services to a vast range of clients in the healthcare sector, with particular strength in dental claims. The group routinely represents prominent defence and protection organisations, as well as indemnity organisations. It is known for handling birth injury cases as well as negligence claims that include delay and failure in diagnosis.1 TughansClinical Negligence2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedTughans 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.
Band 2
2 KennedysClinical Negligence2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedKennedys has a skilled team of defendant solicitors. It is noted for its representation of private healthcare providers and individual professionals. The team's areas of expertise includes medical negligence claims and Waiting List Initiative cases. The group also handles optometry mandates and assists with public inquiries.
2 McCartan Turkington BreenClinical Negligence2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedMcCartan Turkington Breen boasts a respected clinical negligence practice. The team acts for claimants in complex cases. Its group frequently handles sensitive cases concerning negligent obstetric care and also represents claimants affected by mishandled surgical procedures. The practitioners work closely with experts in related disciplines to offer a comprehensive service.
Band 3
3 John J McNally & Co.Clinical Negligence2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedJohn J McNally & Co. is recognised for its experience in medical negligence claims. The team has expertise across a wide range of claims, including those involving birth injuries, misdiagnosis and fatal medical accidents.
3 PA Duffy & CoClinical Negligence2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedPA Duffy & Co handles both plaintiff and defendant-side work concerning clinical negligence. The team has experience in cases concerning delayed diagnosis, negligent dental treatment and failure to treat, as well as claims for wrongful death.