Hugh McGrattan
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Professional Negligence
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About
Provided by Hugh McGrattan
Practice Areas
Hugh heads up the specialist Professional Negligence team within Carson McDowell’s Litigation department. He has acted in the defence of professional indemnity claims for over 25 years and is very highly regarded in this jurisdiction due to his specialist knowledge in this area and breadth of experience. Hugh acts on behalf of a range of insurers and insured professionals including accountants, architects, engineers, insurance brokers, surveyors, and solicitors.
Career
Hugh graduated from Queen’s University, Belfast and qualified as a Solicitor in 1983. He joined Carson McDowell in 2015 as Partner and Head of the firm’s Professional Indemnity team. Before that he was Partner in another leading Belfast firm for over 20 years.
Professional Memberships
The Law Society of Northern Ireland.
Chambers Review
UK
Hugh McGrattan continues to be highly respected for his longstanding experience in professional negligence matters. He acts for clients in a wide range of sectors, including the construction and legal industries.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hugh has an element of gravitas along with technical knowledge and commercial awareness."
"Hugh is very experienced and well regarded. He is very pragmatic and sensible."
"Hugh has an element of gravitas along with technical knowledge and commercial awareness."
"Hugh is very experienced and well regarded. He is very pragmatic and sensible."