Jenny Foley
Partner, Dublin Office
Jenny is a Partner practising in RDJ'S Healthcare Litigation team. She advises clients in the defence of medical negligence claims acting for both public and private hospitals, instructed by the State Claims Agency and private insurers. She specialises in managing high value and complex cerebral palsy birth claims and catastrophic injury claims and has represented several hospitals and clinicians in these claims advising on all matters including liability, quantum, interim payments, and the rate of return.
Jenny also has extensive experience in the management of mass action medical litigation claims. She assisted in the management of the Cervical Check screening mass action during her time in the NTMA. In addition to these claims, she has managed several fast-track delayed diagnosis claims which were case managed by the High Court. She also represents state authorities and healthcare practitioners in the Superior Courts, and the Circuit Court. She also represents healthcare practitioners at Coroner’s Inquests.
In non-contentious matters, Jenny has advised the Health Service Executive and healthcare practitioners in relation to indemnity cover and contracts, internal and external reviews, and data protection. She is an active member of the DSBA Litigation Committee and regularly writes articles for the Parchment.
Jenny is a CEDR accredited Mediator and is an advocate for Mediation. She has acted in many successful Mediations.
Education
University College Dublin (BCL)
Law Society of Ireland (Diploma in Civil Litigation)
Profesional
Admitted as solicitor in Ireland
Admitted as solicitor in England and Wales (non-practising)
CEDR accredited Mediator
Practice Areas
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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