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20 September 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Kearney Law Group

Specialist firm open for business in Ireland & London

Former barrister Paul Kearney has announced the launch of a specialist legal firm with offices in Belfast, Derry, Dublin and London.

Specialising in criminal law, personal injury, and medical and dental negligence, Kearney Law Group officially opened its doors on 20 September. It is headed by solicitor advocate Paul Kearney (pictured) as its managing director.

Paul said: ‘I am delighted to launch Kearney Law Group. Throughout my 20 years in the legal profession, I have gained extensive experience in many areas so now I want to share my expertise, confident that the service we are offering is the best there is.

‘At Kearney Law Group, we pride ourselves on being client focused and results driven. We place our clients at the forefront of our service and by fusing our expertise of both industry and law, we have an unrivalled ability to provide a comprehensive, one-stop-shop service. I’m excited about the journey ahead for the firm.’

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