testimonials
Please find below some of the lovely comments we have received from out clients over the years. As you can appreciate, we needed to keep these anonymous due to the confidential nature of the cases.
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12 March, 2026
case regarding tragic death of baby born at cork university maternity hospital settles on day of trial
A Cork couple instructed Orla Kelly and the team at Cantillons following the tragic death of their baby at just 8 days old at Cork University Maternity Hospital. They were in the dark as to whether the death could have been prevented. Their initial request was to represent them at an upcoming Inquest and also […]
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12 March, 2026
settlement achieved at mediation for man who suffered amputation due to negligence in dublin hospitals
A Dublin gentleman and his wife contacted Orla Kelly and the team at Cantillons following a horrific series of events which led to the amputation of his leg from above the knee. The background was that he was admitted to the Mater Private Hospital for an unrelated cardiac procedure and received TED stocking which were […]
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19 February, 2026
settlement following negligent delayed diagnosis of her fistula which was an unfortunate complication of her episiotomy.
Orla Kelly and Angela O’Donovan in the Medical Negligence Department recently acted on behalf of a lovely lady who required an episiotomy following childbirth (as many do) but unfortunately developed an anal fistula thereafter. This was a rare but recognised complication and the Obstetric team at a hospital in the Midlands failed to recognise her […]
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Cantillons Solicitors Cork and Dublin
The team at Cantillons Solicitors is comprised of skilled professionals committed to ensuring their clients’ legal requirements are met with knowledge, experience, empathy and understanding.
Our lawyers enjoy a strong reputation among fellow lawyers, other professionals and the judiciary.
Our expertise in very specialised and complex areas of the law such as Medical Negligence, Education Law, Personal Injury Claims and Commercial Litigation.
Our Firm’s ethos is to surpass clients’ expectations by setting precedents, not just following them.
Ernest and his team are a credit to their profession.
I found Mr. Cantillon to be a huge help in every aspect of my case and he is one of the biggest supporters of the Disabled Rights Campaign. A model for all Solicitors to follow. Ernest and his team are a credit to their profession.
They are professional & caring
They are professional and caring, it’s a rare combination to get in a legal firm, I have dealt with other solicitors and its like comparing a 2 star hotel to a 5 star.
We had the best possible team.
We always said, win or lose, we had the best possible team on our case.
Thank you for everything you did for us
Thank you for everything you did for us - not just in terms of the Court case and settlement and all the hard work you put in to that, but also helping and supporting us emotionally throughout the process.
Very considerate and helpful
Very considerate and helpful and was at pains to explain if I didn’t understand any process.
I am so grateful for the legal assistance
I am so grateful for the legal assistance. Only for it, I would still be imprisoned in a hospital room through no fault of my own... Thank you Cantillons Solicitors, for your work on my behalf.
Thank you for all your assistance and help
Thank you for all your assistance and help - it is very much appreciated. On any occasion I had to call the office, I was treated with the utmost respect and made feel welcome and relaxed. Very professional and humane approach by all.
I felt at all times they were professional
Overall I was extremely satisfied with the service from everybody at Cantillons. I felt at all times they were professional, respectful and kept me well informed at every stage. I would most definitely recommend Cantillons to someone needing professional legal advice.
I always felt we were getting the best
Your team made us feel that we were your only clients and that your outcome was as important to you as it was to us. I always felt we were getting the best from you at all times, all questions answered clearly and you always got back to us with a solution.
No hesitation in recommending
From personal experiences, I have no hesitation in recommending your firm to other clients and have in fact done so in the past, and will do so again in the future.
Overall excellent service with outstanding commitment
Overall excellent service with outstanding commitment to my case over a very extended period of time ... Excellent attention to detail.
Professional, kind and understanding to me
In all my dealings with your company, I have found all the staff that I have dealt with to be professional, kind and understanding to me.
Nothing but kindness
Everyone I have dealt with has helped us in every way possible and showed nothing but kindness along with being good at their job. From the very start I have had nothing but kindness, people who know their job and are very sensitive to our situation.
Very professional, but also very understanding
For us you could not have improved on the way you delivered the information. We found not only were you very professional, but also very understanding as to our circumstances.
Professional, helpful and friendly
First meeting took a little while but was very comprehensive. Everything was explained clearly, and I did not have endless trips into the office as all was covered initially. I found all involved professional, helpful and friendly which eased any anxieties I had.
Difference to our family life and my brother’s future
My family will always be grateful to your firm for all the service you gave to us. The solution you devised and negotiated is working out really well and making all the difference to our family life and my brother’s future.
I feel more confident now
I guess I wasn’t sure how this whole legal thing works, but I found the whole experience quite pleasant and I feel more confident now.
Reassured me during low times
I would like to thank you and your team for all your help, you have certainly re-assured me during some very low times to which I am forever grateful so thanks a million.
Manner and Professionalism first class
Thanks again for all your work, efforts and advice over the past 4 years.The manner and professionalism shown from day 1 was first class.Having the consideration to see us at home and treating us with dignity and respect.
It has been a pleasure working with Cantillons
It has been a pleasure working with Cantillons. You have always shown me the utmost courtesy and empathy.
You really looked after my mother
You really looked after my mother and went out of your way to help and support her through the process.
We just wanted to write to thank you so, so much
We just wanted to write to thank you so, so much for all the hard work and dedication – he wouldn’t be where he is now only for you- you worked so hard on this case and it is so appreciated by us.
I know you didn’t need to be there but...
I know you didn’t need to be there but just seeing you in Court and knowing you were there looking out for us made such a difference, thank you.
Cantillons listened
Cantillons listened, empathized and showed me the way to get answers to questions that I so badly needed.
Thank you from the bottom of a mother’s heart
Thank you from the bottom of a mother’s heart from that first morning I spoke to you at length feeling inept and ridiculous to today where I recognize that my questions were valid and justified.
So professional, patient, courteous, understanding and kind
Dealing with Cantillons was the most positive and professional experience of my whole encounter. They have been so professional, patient, courteous, understanding and kind throughout all those years. For me it was such scary and unchartered territory, but I felt it needed to be done.
Thank you for all of your help and support
I was extremely satisfied with the service that was provided by my Solicitor. Thank you for all of your help and support.
Provided an excellent service
Thank you to my Solicitor for all her hard work and helping us to reach a decision through something that has been emotionally trying. Her expertise and compassion was first class and we were always dealt with professionally and efficiently. She provided an excellent service and we would most certainly recommend her to others.
Stuck with me every step of the way
I was a very demanding client, and they listened to me, stuck with me every step of the way.
They will give you the strength
It's good to be with Cantillons, they will give you the strength and they carry the weight of your case.
I wish to thank you, most sincerely, for all you have done for me in my case.
You are a most courteous, efficient, and professional solicitor. You took on my case and succeeded way beyond all my expectations despite my previous Law Firm stating that I had no case. I will highly recommend both You and Cantillon Solicitors to all should the discussion arise.
You’re amazing!
Thank you all for your help & support. I always had a pleasant meeting with all concerned. Again, thank you for your support.
Professional and thorough without building my hopes until the end.
At all times I was treated with respect. I also got phone calls from time to time on how the case was advancing. I was delighted with the amount of research that went into my case. Thanks again Orla and everyone in Cantillons that was involved in my case
Overall level of service was outstanding.
Especially as we were all living through COVID.
Thank you so much for your support, kindness, dedication and care.
I am still stunned by the result. I am so grateful to you for all your hard work.
Thank you for your kindness shown to me.
When I met you first day I was stressed and overwhelmed by the situation I was in. You made me feel at ease giving me plenty of time to express myself and get out my story where Jerry and I were placed. Thank you.
I also just want to say thank you for all your assistance and great work.
You were a pleasure to deal with and made the process smoother than I ever thought would be possible.
Couldn’t Have Asked for Better.
Always made to feel welcome. Cantillons were a delight to work with. My experience was excellent, My solicitor was so kind, I always felt she had my back and I was able to trust her completely.
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