O’Reilly Stewart has retained its market-leading position as the only Band 1 ranked plaintiff/claimant clinical negligence firm in Northern Ireland in 2026’s Chambers & Partners UK Legal Guide. The prestigious legal rankings, which were released on 16th October 2025, recognise talent throughout the legal profession in the GB and Northern Ireland. They rank lawyers based on professional achievements, client service and market feedback.
Patrick Mullarkey remains a Band 1 ranked practitioner and Claire Hunt has been recognised for the first time for her expertise in dealing with clinical negligence claims.
Chambers notes, “Claire consistently displayed high levels of service. She was extremely attentive, reassuring as much as she could be and conscious of the stress I was under.”
Of department head, Patrick Mullarkey, one testimonial indicated, “He is an exceptionally talented, highly sophisticated lawyer and widely recognised as such. If you have a clinical negligence case you want to have Patrick involved.”
First and foremost we are grateful to all of our clients who have assisted Chambers in their research and who have provided feedback in respect of their experience with this firm. This feedback is testament to the high standard of work and level of service provided by all members of our healthcare team, with commentators noting of the department generally “The solicitors at this firm were very approachable, honest and transparent with their responses and treatment of my case. The wealth of knowledge and expertise was never in doubt.” Thank you to all of our team for their consistent hard work and to all at Chambers & Partners for the recognition.