Profile

Ólan is a senior associate in the healthcare and life sciences team in Dublin. He advises both international and domestic insurers as well as self-insured parties on a broad range of healthcare matters involving dental, surgical and medical care claims, he also regularly advises clients on issues related to coverage and indemnity.

Ólan frequently advises on high value clinical negligence matters which involve complex issues such as life expectancy and the real rate of return and which involve Plaintiffs who have extensive future care needs. He also regularly provides training to insurer clients and their third party administrators on how to manage high value clinical negligence litigation in Ireland.

Ólan is a contributor of Kennedys' global healthcare team’s brief on 'catastrophic injury claims' in 2022, and is a member of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers. 

Ólan is also a member of the Evolve with Kennedys Committee.

Ólan Kelleher - a very capable and intelligent lawyer, who goes above and beyond… for his clients

Qualifications and admissions

Qualified in Ireland, 2019

Market recognition

  • Recommended lawyer for 'Healthcare and life sciences (Ireland)'
    The Legal 500 EMEA 2026
  • Recommended lawyer for 'Healthcare and life sciences (Ireland)' and 'Insurance (Ireland)'
    "Exceptionally able, effective and courteous"
    The Legal 500 EMEA 2025
  • Recommended lawyer for 'Healthcare and life sciences (Ireland)'
    "Ólan presents with a similar relaxed attitude to Joanne without showing any signs of complacency. He’s thorough, has an eye for detail, has an excellent work ethic".
    The Legal 500 EMEA 2024