Experience

Dan is an expert in product liability and safety, commercial litigation, insurance, and life sciences regulation. Dan has particular expertise in managing complex multi-party litigation involving scientific subject matter. Dan regularly speaks at international conferences and writes about liability risk for the life sciences and technology sectors.

Dan is the Ireland national representative of AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers) and is a member of the Technology Committee of the Law Society of Ireland.

Key highlights include advising:

  • Motor manufacturer in complex property damage claims following automotive fire in a large Irish shopping centre
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturer in an inquest and litigation about COVID-19 vaccines
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturer in litigation about a pandemic swine flu vaccine
  • Pharmaceutical company in claims brought by persons allegedly injured by thalidomide
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturer in claims alleging breach of constitutional rights
  • Medical device manufacturer in managing an Alternative Dispute Resolution process for over 1,000 claims arising from hip replacement devices
  • Medical device manufacturer of urogynaecological products in personal injury claims
  • Manufacturing companies in product recalls of home appliances, toys, recreational products and other goods