Practice Areas

Healthcare

The full range of legal issues faced by the healthcare sector are addressed by our Healthcare department. Our clients range from established facilities to those developing and building new centres. The team is equipped to provide expertise at all stages of the healthcare cycle and enjoys long lasting client relationships.

We have deep experience of defending medical malpractice claims and have been involved in many of the leading cases in Ireland in this field allied to this practice we advise regarding the full range of disciplinary and compliance regimes which apply to the sector.

We have specialist expertise to assist hospitals in the setting up of clinical governance and risk management strategies. We offer sound practical advice and assistance which takes into account the realities of working at the coalface of medicine.

We understand the complex and diverse requirements within healthcare and provide non-contentious advice on issues including: regulatory and compliance, data protection, freedom of information, accreditation, clinical risk management, clinical governance, employment law, nursing law, medical law, construction, property transactions, technology agreements, corporate structuring and ethics.

We also provide legal services to insurers and other stakeholders on issues relating to their involvement with health service providers.

Our services include:

• Advising nursing homes & crèche facilities
• Advising hospitals, nurses, doctors and staff
• Clinical Audit
• Clinical Governance
• Clinical trials
• Coroner's inquests
• Disciplinary hearings
• Data protection compliance
• Ethical issues
• Fitness to practice inquiries
• Freedom of Information issues
• Medical law
• Medical negligence
• Mental treatment legislation
• Patient rights
• Preparation of hospital protocol documents
• Risk Management
• Wardship

Our clients include:

• Public and Private Hospitals
• State Claims Agency
• Private clinics
• Healthcare related organisation

Should you wish to find out more about how we can assist you and your business please contact one of the team members listed.

Our People

• John Gleeson
  Head of Department
  
• Gemma Coady
  Partner
• James Bardon
  Partner
• Brian Horkan
  Partner