Alistair is a partner in 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.
“He’s a highly skilled lawyer who is very experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of clinical negligence.” Chambers UK
“Alistair is an expert in this area of law. He manages a demanding caseload with ease and always brings a fresh and incisive approach to the most complicated cases.” Chambers UK
“Alistair is a find for me and has been career-saving.” Chambers UK
- 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 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council in cases alleging misconduct against Social Workers and Care workers.
- 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
