Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Personal Injury & Medical Negligence Solicitors in Northern Ireland
Brendan Kearney is a leading law firm with over 40 years of experience in Northern Ireland, established in 1978. Our practice has evolved from criminal law to specialise in personal injury, medical negligence, family law, residential conveyancing, and wills & probate. We pride ourselves on securing some of the highest settlement figures in Northern Ireland while maintaining the highest standards of client care. Our team of specialist solicitors combines deep legal expertise with a client-focused approach, ensuring transparent communication and tailored solutions.We utilise the latest technology to streamline processes and have secured landmark settlements, including an eight-figure medical negligence case. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as one of the North of Ireland's most trusted legal firms, serving clients across Derry-LDerry, Belfast, and throughout Northern Ireland.
Services
Personal Injury Claims
Road Traffic Accidents
Medical Negligence
Family Law
Residential Conveyancing
Wills and Probate
Historical Institutional Abuse Claims
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of legal experience in Northern Ireland
- Our team secured Northern Ireland's highest known medical negligence settlement
- We offer 24/7 live chat support for urgent legal inquiries
- We guarantee 100% of compensation goes to clients
- Our solicitors specialise in complex personal injury and medical negligence cases
What people say
Professional and friendly service
Highly recommend this firm
Experienced and competent team
Great service efficiency
Thoroughly professional handling
Services
Personal Injury Claims
We specialise in personal injury claims for accidents at work, road traffic incidents, and public liability cases. Our solicitors help clients recover compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, and care costs while providing empathetic support throughout the legal process. With decades of experience handling complex cases, we ensure maximum compensation for injuries ranging from minor fractures to life-altering conditions.
Medical Negligence
Our expert team handles medical negligence claims for misdiagnosis, childbirth injuries, and surgical errors. We work with top UK medical experts to build robust cases, covering compensation for pain, suffering, and financial losses. With landmark settlements including a 21m case, we provide dedicated support for clients seeking justice for substandard medical care across Northern Ireland.
Family Law
We offer comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and domestic violence cases. Our empathetic solicitors guide clients through emotionally challenging situations while ensuring legal rights are protected. We handle complex family matters with sensitivity and provide clear advice on legal aid eligibility and financial settlements.
Residential Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service ensures stress-free property transactions with direct solicitor access and transparent costs. We handle purchases, sales, and equity transfers across Northern Ireland while maintaining Home Charter compliance. Clients benefit from dedicated legal support and over 30 years' experience in the local property market.
Wills and Probate
We provide will drafting, probate administration, and estate planning services to protect clients' assets. Our solicitors advise on inheritance tax implications, executor appointments, and updating wills after life changes. We assist executors with efficient estate administration while ensuring compliance with Northern Ireland's legal requirements.
People
Eoin Kearney
Partner
Eoin Kearney is a specialist medical negligence solicitor with extensive experience in complex clinical negligence cases. He previously worked on the Northern Ireland Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry and has secured landmark settlements, including an eight-figure medical negligence case. Eoin provides expert legal representation while maintaining compassionate client support throughout the legal process.
Emma Williamson
Solicitor
Emma Williamson specialises in medical negligence claims, handling cases involving misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and birth injuries. With a focus on client care, she has successfully secured compensation for clients with complex medical conditions. Emma provides clear legal guidance while demonstrating both professionalism and empathy in her casework.
Sandra Wylie
Associate Solicitor
Sandra Wylie is an experienced family law solicitor handling divorce proceedings, child custody matters, and domestic violence cases. She provides practical legal advice while understanding the emotional challenges clients face. Sandra ensures transparent fee structures and explores legal aid options to make family law services accessible to all clients.
Hilary Duddy
Associate Solicitor
Hilary Duddy specialises in residential conveyancing and probate matters. With expertise in property transactions and estate planning, she ensures smooth conveyancing processes and efficient probate administration. Hilary provides clear legal advice on will drafting and property ownership structures to protect clients' interests.
Mark McFeely
Solicitor
Mark McFeely handles conveyancing, licensing, and probate matters with a focus on client-friendly legal solutions. He provides practical advice on property transactions and estate administration while maintaining clear communication throughout the legal process. Mark ensures compliance with legal regulations while prioritising client needs.
Questions
Can I make a personal injury claim?
If you've suffered an injury within the last three years that wasn't your fault, you may be eligible to claim compensation. Contact us for a free assessment of your case.
How much compensation could I receive?
Compensation amounts depend on injury severity and financial losses. We help claim for medical expenses, lost earnings, care costs, and pain & suffering.
Will I need to go to court?
Most cases settle out of court through negotiations. We only pursue litigation when necessary to secure fair compensation for our clients.
How are cases funded?
We offer various funding options including legal aid and ATE insurance. Clients keep 100% of compensation with no upfront costs required.
What areas do you cover?
We serve clients across Northern Ireland including Derry-LDerry, Belfast, Limavady, Strabane, Coleraine, Omagh, and Enniskillen.
