Beyond the Gavel Podcast with Patrick Mullarkey

Описание: In this episode of Beyond the Gavel, Rodney Peyton is joined by Patrick Mullarkey, Partner and Head of the Healthcare Department at O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors in Belfast. With over two decades of experience in clinical negligence litigation, Patrick has handled some of the most complex birth trauma and catastrophic injury cases in Northern Ireland. Recognized as a Band 1 practitioner by Chambers UK, Patrick shares invaluable insights from the front lines of litigation, case selection, and legal education.

Topics explored in this episode include:

1. How the landmark Montgomery case changed consent law and what’s shifting again today
2. Why the Paul v. Wolverhampton ruling upended secondary victim claims in medical cases
3. Why litigation success starts with selecting the right case and how most complaints don’t qualify
4. What makes a junior solicitor stand out (hint: it’s not just grades)
5. How to spot red flags in early complaints and navigate legal-medical strategy with experience

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