Fergal Dennehy
Partner, Cork Office
Fergal is head of the RDJ Healthcare Unit in the Munster area. He acts for both public health systems and private health systems instructed by both the State Claims Agency Clinical Indemnity Scheme and private insurers such as Allianz, Travelers Insurance Company (formerly St. Pauls) , Berkshire Hathaway representing both public and private hospitals from Wexford south to Cork and west to Limerick and all points in between.
Fergal also represents intellectual disability organisations and institutions, private insurers in relation to alternative healthcare professionals from acupuncturists to counsellors and also represents pharmacies and physiotherapists.
Fergal is a member of the UCC Medical Ethics Committee.
Presentations
“Informed Consent”, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery Core Curriculum, June 2017, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin
Education
University College Cork (BCL)
Professional
Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland.
It is an absolute pleasure working with Fergal. He is always available to answer my queries and provide guidance. He sends regular updates on the progress of each claim and strives to bring each claim to swift and satisfactory conclusion.– The Legal 500 (2023)
Fergal Dennehy is always attentive and engaging. He is an excellent negotiator with great knowledge of the law and always up to date on the latest developments. He also has great interpersonal skills, particularly in dealing with clients who are always reassured by his professionalism– The Legal 500
excellent technical knowledge and forensic approach to litigation.– Chambers Europe 2022
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