At Phoenix Law, our solicitors have extensive experience in handling medical negligence claims. We understand the devastating impact that medical mistakes can have on individuals and their families, and we are dedicated to helping our clients get the compensation and care package that may be required.
If you have suffered harm due to medical negligence, our team of experts will work with you to understand the circumstances of your case and will pursue the compensation you deserve. We have a proven track record of success in handling complex medical negligence claims before the High Court, instructing leading experts and helping you navigate the process from start to finish.
Our solicitors have a thorough understanding of medical procedures, protocols, and regulations and will use this expertise to build a strong case on your behalf.
At Phoenix Law, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality medical care, and we are committed to holding medical professionals accountable when they fail to provide the care that their patients need. If you have suffered harm due to medical negligence, contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Claire McKeegan
Sophie McClintock
Elaine Conlon
Shanagh McAllister
Kristen Wallace
Solicitor
Sophie McClintock
Sophie McClintock graduated with an LLB (Hons) in Law with Politics from Queen’s University Belfast in 2016. Sophie trained as a Solicitor in Phoenix Law and attended the Institute of Professional Legal Studies at Queen’s. Sophie was awarded a Commendation whilst at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies and she qualified as a solicitor in 2020
Sophie works in the Criminal Defence Department in the firm. In the Criminal Defence Department Sophie works with experienced solicitor Peter Corrigan to provide expert advice to clients in custody when arrested or prosecuted for criminal offences.
She has extensive experience in Magistrates Court cases, Terrorism Act and PACE arrests, Youth Court proceedings, Crown Court cases (both judge only and jury trials), Fraud prosecutions, Extradition cases involving European Arrest Warrants both in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, Appeals to the Northern Ireland Court of Criminal Appeal and applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
Sophie also has worked on a number of cases in the Republic of Ireland to include the Special Criminal Court and Court of Appeal.
She has experience as a criminal defence lawyer at all court levels having worked on a number of high-profile criminal cases in Northern Ireland including the cases of;
R v Gary Marshall
R v Damien McLaughlin
Sophie was chosen as one of the 100 women globally to be featured in Face the Futures campaign of the next 100 years of Women in Law.
Email:sophie@phoenix-law.org
Legal Executive
Shanagh McAllister
Shanagh McAllister is a trainee solicitor in the Litigation, Healthcare and Abuse department. Prior to joining the firm in 2022 as a paralegal, Shanagh graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with an LLB in Law and from Trinity College Dublin with an LLM in International and Comparative Law.
Shanagh works closely with experienced senior partner Claire McKeegan in various actions before the High Court, specialising in historical institutional abuse, clinical negligence, and personal injury.
She is involved in high profile civil actions against religious bodies and schools, representing victims and survivors of Fr Malachy Finegan and Br Paul Dunleavy. She is also a member of the redress team, representing clients in their applications to the Historical Institutional Abuse Redress Board against various religious and state-run institutions. Shanagh also has experience in data protection and privacy actions. She is involved in the unprecedented number of actions against the Interim Advocate for Victims and Survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse and The Executive Office following the circulation of the May 2020 newsletter, which mistakenly revealed the names and email addresses of over 250 victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse.
Shanagh has gained experience in clinical negligence claims. She assists clients in actions resulting from the Independent Neurology Inquiry and the recall of a large number of patients by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust following concerns of misdiagnoses by consultant neurologist Dr Michael Watt. Shanagh works closely with our clients affected by a potential misdiagnosis and administration of incorrect disease modifying treatments. Shanagh also has experience in handling industrial disease claims arising from the exposure to asbestos and asbestos-related illnesses.
Shanagh also has experience in judicial review, challenging decisions made by public authorities in relation to education and healthcare provisions, and in inquests, investigating the deaths of clients’ loved ones in healthcare facilities. Shanagh has also worked closely with clients and their loved ones before the Office of Care and Protection, securing Declaratory Orders and Controllership.
Shanagh is a member of the Phoenix Law team diligently working on the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry, representing 46 Core Participants to the Inquiry.
Email:shanagh@phoenix-law.org