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Brian Kelly

Associate, Galway Office

Brian is an Associate, practising as part of the firms Dispute Resolution team. He specialises in insurance defence litigation. Brian advises on public liability, road traffic accidents and employer’s liability for global insurers and local authorities

Brian practiced in a leading law firm in the south west of Ireland for a number of years, specialising in insurance defence litigation, prior to joining RDJ.

Education

Limerick Institute of Technology BBS (Law and Taxation)

Professional

Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland
Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales (non-practising)

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The level of engagement provided by the RDJ team is exceptional.
– The Legal 500 (2024)
An excellent firm which provides first-class advice.
– Chambers Europe (2024)
RDJ is the firm that I always gravitate towards first.
– The Legal 500 (2024)

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