Alistair is Head of the Healthcare and Regulatory Department at Tughans. His practice mainly comprises:
- Clinical Negligence claims
- Regulatory proceedings
- Inquests
- Public Inquiries
- Criminal defence
Alistair qualified in 2003 and joined Tughans as an associate in 2004. Alistair became a partner in the Healthcare department in 2012. Alistair is recognised by the Law Society of NI as an Advanced Advocate. Alistair is dual qualified and practises in NI and ROI.
Alistair also frequently gives lectures on healthcare claims and regulatory law.
“Alistair is a highly regarded director of the practice who is consistently sought out in clinical negligence work; he has been involved in some of the most interesting work in this jurisdiction on the defence side of clinical negligence cases” Legal 500.
“Alistair is an excellent lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable and hugely respected in the market. He is steeped in practice and procedure and knows how to get results for his client.” Chambers UK Guide.
“Alistair is just the best. I don’t know where I’d be without him.” Chambers UK Guide.
- Defending clinicians in high value clinical negligence claims, including successfully defending the longest clinical negligence trial ever heard in Northern Ireland.
- Defending healthcare professionals in fitness to practise cases before the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service/GMC, General Dental Council and Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland.
- Investigating and appearing as an advocate in fitness to practise investigations by professional regulators in ROI.
- Appearing as an advocate on behalf of Clinicians at Inquests.
- Criminal defence, in particular in a professional setting including fraud, misuse of drugs, sexual assault and gross negligence manslaughter.
- Advising public bodies in Northern Ireland on Healthcare Regulatory enforcement procedures.
- Representing core participants in Public Inquiries
- Representing companies/individuals in regulatory proceedings brought by the RQIA and similar regulatory bodies
