Legal News (Healthcare Law)

A number of our solicitors and practice areas have again been recognised in the latest edition of leading international legal directory The Legal 500.

In a recent case the High Court considered in what circumstances a doctor can breach his or her duty of patient confidentiality.

A number of our solicitors and practice areas have again been recognised in the latest edition of leading international legal directory Chambers Europe.

The Civil Liability (Amendment) Act 2017 (the “Act”) was signed into law on 22 November 2017 and will commence upon Ministerial order.

The Civil Liability (Amendment) Act 2017 passed making Open Disclosure Voluntary rather than Mandatory.

On 2 October 2017 the Mediation Bill 2017 was signed into law by the President and the Act came into full effect on 1 January 2018. The arrival of the Mediation Act 2017 is much welcomed and should help promote the benefits of mediation and increase its use in civil litigation proceedings.