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Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Claims
At Coleman Legal LLP, we understand that coming forward about abuse can be one of the most difficult decisions a person will ever make.
Our experienced solicitors provide confidential, compassionate, and practical legal advice to survivors of sexual, physical, emotional, and institutional abuse, supporting clients throughout every stage of the legal process
Types of abuse
Abuse can occur in different forms and in a variety of environments where trust, authority, or responsibility has been abused. These may include:
Legal advice and compensation for survivors of sexual assault in Ireland
Legal support for survivors of sexual abuse seeking justice and compensation
Understand the time limits for bringing a sexual abuse claim in Ireland
Legal advice for survivors of abuse in religious institutions across Ireland
Claims arising from abuse in residential care and other institutions
Legal support for survivors of historical abuse in schools throughout Ireland
Claims involving historical abuse in special education settings
Legal advice for survivors of sexual abuse and assault in the Defence Forces
Legal advice for employees experiencing sexual harassment at work
The individuals behind Ireland’s most complex sexual abuse cases
Your case will be led by Ireland’s most experienced litigators. Email us at [email protected]
Managing Partner
Considered one of Ireland's most experienced litigators in complex group actions. Helps clients take on institutions with structure, care, and results.
Partner
National lead on CAMHS group claims. Supports families failed by mental health care with calm, clear guidance.
Head of Legal Services
Susan Hannon is a qualified barrister with over 15 years of experience managing a wide variety of Personal Injury cases.
Solicitor
Diane Treanor is a Senior Solicitor at Coleman Legal and works in the areas of Sexual Assault, Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Law.
Director - Defective Blocks Litigation
Legal Director leading the firm’s Defective Blocks Multi-Party Action, overseeing more than 2,600 High Court proceedings for affected homeowners in Donegal
Solicitor
Philip Treacy is a qualified solicitor with over 25 years’ experience, representing clients across workplace injury, medical negligence, and historical abuse claims.
Solicitor
Kathrin Coleman is a Senior Solicitor at Coleman Legal, and works in the areas of Sexual Assault, Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Law.
Solicitor
Norman Spicer is a Senior Solicitor at Coleman Legal and works in the areas of Mother & Baby Homes (Illegal Adoption cases) and Lariam.
Solicitor
Steven is a dual-qualified solicitor in New York and Ireland, representing clients in medical negligence, personal injury, and Defence Forces–related matters.
Solicitor
Lorcan is experienced in civil litigation, including commercial litigation, personal injury, and medical negligence.
Head of Litigation
Rose Sweeney has over 30 years of experience in dealing with Personal Injuries Claims and specialises in Personal Injury Law.
Associate Solicitor
Sumedhaa works across commercial litigation and personal injury matters, including defective blocks, sexual abuse, and medical negligence cases.
Associate Solicitor
Patrick represents survivors in sensitive sexual assault and historical abuse cases, providing careful, client-focused legal support.
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