Brian Kelly
Solicitor, Galway Office
Brian is a Solicitor, 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)
Practice Areas
Sectors
They are an excellent firm with a solid market reputation– The Legal 500 (2022)
The team at RDJ provides timely and comprehensive legal advice on high-value, complex claims. They hold a strong understanding of all the relevant factors when advising– Chambers Europe (2023)
Exercises really good judgement on claims and coverage matters, giving great advice, which is very pragmatic and robust– Chambers Europe 2022 (Band 1 Firm)
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