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.

Accolades

Fergal is recognised as a Notable Practitioner by Chambers Europe and the Legal 500 for his work in Healthcare Law.

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Fergal Dennehy is excellent. Nothing fazes him; he has seen it all and done it all, and he'll get you out of a hole. He's very good to work with.

– Chambers Europe (2024)

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's legal knowledge, communication and likeability are remarkable and he always provides clear and concise advices on legal matters. He is very reassuring and works very hard to accomplish a successful outcome for clients

– Chambers Europe (2023)

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