Brilliant at combining technical know-how with tactics. An incredibly impressive advocate. He is great with clients and has excellent legal knowledge.”

CHAMBERS UK 2022, PERSONAL INJURY

Derek O’Sullivan KC’s practice concentrates on personal injury and he has significant experience in: catastrophic injury claims, employer’s liability claims, occupier’s liability claims, fatal accident claims and road traffic accidents. Derek is also regularly instructed in health and safety matters as well as property damage claims.

Derek was named ‘Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Junior of the Year‘ at the Chambers Bar Awards 2012. In 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 he was a “Star Individual” in the Chambers Personal Injury ranking for Juniors. He took Silk in 2016 and is ranked as a Leading Personal Injury Silk in both Chambers and Partners 2018 and Legal 500 2018. He is also ranked a leading Silk in Health and Safety in the Legal 500 2017.

Directory Quotes

Tenacious, thorough and an excellent advocate.”

LEGAL 500 2022, PERSONAL INJURY, INDUSTRIAL DISEASE AND INSURANCE FRAUD

“Tenacious, thorough and an excellent advocate.”

LEGAL 500 2022, PERSONAL INJURY, INDUSTRIAL DISEASE AND INSURANCE FRAUD

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • BA (Dunelm)

  • Professional memberships:

    • Personal Injury Bar Association

  • Derek O'Sullivan KC is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.