Gerald F Hanretty Q.C.

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Areas of interest
Commercial
Health and Safety
Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence
Property
Professional Negligence

Year of Call
1990

Year of Silk
2002

Devil Masters
His Excellency Judge Bonomy
Malcolm Scott QC

Summary of Practice

Gerry Hanretty's practice is predominantly high end personal injuries actions and covers both pursuers' and defenders' work. In addition, he regularly represents professionals in claims where allegations of professional negligence have been made.

Cases, trials, inquiries

1. Newton Train Crash Fatal Accident Inquiry
2. Bellgrove Train Crash Fatal Accident Inquiry
3. Royal Bank of Scotland v Bannerman Johnstone Mackay 2003 SLT 181
4. Wisely v John Fulton Plumbers Ltd 2000 SLT 494
5. M v Hendron 2005 SLT 1122

Appointments

Advocate Depute 2001-2003
Convener, Mental Health tribunal for Scotland
Faculty of Advocates’ Prosecuting Counsel for Disciplinary matters.