Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 4
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Provided by Hayes solicitors LLP
Our Dispute Resolution practice areas include corporate and commercial, financial services, competition, product liability, public liability, employment, insolvency, defamation and media, and healthcare law. We advise corporate and State bodies in a wide range of high value contentious scenarios. We help our clients to resolve their disputes efficiently and effectively to minimise the cost, time and stress involved.
We are market leaders in the defence of clinical negligence litigation.
Our commercial litigation team is recognised for its expertise in handling complex disputes involving significant value, voluminous data and cross-border, multi-party and multi-jurisdictional issues.
We have highly experienced and respected mediators and we are very experienced and committed to exploring alternative dispute resolution mechanisms as an alternative to litigation in a timely way in appropriate cases. We are pragmatic and effective negotiators and cost-conscious case managers.
We are proactive in informing clients of impending legal developments and in assisting them in minimising future legal risks.
Chambers Review
Hayes solicitors boasts a leading healthcare litigation department that acts on major medical malpractice cases. The team frequently handles high-value catastrophic injury claims on behalf of healthcare consultants, dental professionals and hospitals. The law firm's healthcare sector expertise extends into the professional discipline area, where clients benefit from notable experience in the defence of doctors and pharmacists in professional misconduct inquiries. The law firm also handles commercial claims that deal with defamation or financial disputes.
Work Highlights
- Hayes solicitors advised the University of Limerick and Plassey Trust Company on a judicial review against Irish Water.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hayes solicitors has an excellent team of experienced lawyers at every level."
"The team is extremely good in commercial litigation, and is extremely diligent and hard-working."
"The lawyers are approachable and very good at what they do."
"It is an exceptional team that is capable of handling the most complex matters. It offers seamless, excellent service and the lawyers are proactive and always responsive."
"The team is very proactive in relation to the management of claims. It is always looking for out-of-the-box solutions to cases and provides just excellent advice overall."
"Hayes solicitors has an excellent team of experienced lawyers at every level."
"The team is extremely good in commercial litigation, and is extremely diligent and hard-working."
"The lawyers are approachable and very good at what they do."
"It is an exceptional team that is capable of handling the most complex matters. It offers seamless, excellent service and the lawyers are proactive and always responsive."
"The team is very proactive in relation to the management of claims. It is always looking for out-of-the-box solutions to cases and provides just excellent advice overall."
Notable Practitioners
The market-leading Mary Hough receives praise for her handling of clinical negligence claims, including cases arising from catastrophic injuries.
"Mary really is a leading and experienced clinical negligence lawyer. She has particular skill in the most expensive of claims, and is a complete expert in catastrophic claims."
"She is very highly regarded."
"Mary Hough is an excellent clinical litigation solicitor who has extraordinary subject matter expertise along with an ability to deliver results for her clients."
Managing partner Joseph O'Malley leads the law firm's commercial litigation practice and receives praise for his work on diverse matters ranging from high-profile product liability claims brought against the Irish state through to sensitive defamation proceedings.
"Joseph O'Malley is intelligent, commercial and exceptionally hard-working."
"He is a strong team leader and provides commercial advice."
"Joe is excellent at negotiating settlements and dealing with complex matters. He has excellent communication skills, perseverance and judgement."
"He is able to understand and address the nuance of complicated legal issues and formulate the appropriate strategy."
"He is an excellent legal resource. He is very accessible, which is of great comfort."
New to the rankings, Katy Meade represents clients in complex medical negligence cases relating to birth issues and catastrophic injuries.
Kevin Dunne is well respected for his work representing medical professionals in complex procedures before their regulatory bodies.
Stephen McGuinness routinely handles malpractice claims in the medical and dental field.
"Stephen McGuinness is an excellent solicitor who provides best-in-class advice and service to his clients on complex matters, with an ability to deliver excellent outcomes."
Ranked Lawyers at
Hayes solicitors LLP
Ireland
Members
Provided by Hayes solicitors LLP
Conor Morgan
Jeremy Erwin
Katy Meade
Kevin Dunne
Louise O'Rourke
Lyn McCarthy
Martha Wilson
Matthew Austin
Robbie Slattery
Stephen McGuinness