Hayes Solicitors LLP has a background in mid-market M&A and private equity transactions with a particular emphasis on the healthcare, media, sports and technology sectors. It has also made a further impression in loan portfolio deals. The hugely experienced Ken Casey leads the team, bringing extensive knowledge of large-scale transactions, including those in the healthcare and financial services sectors. David Phelan is another seasoned practitioner with a history in the sports, media and entertainment sectors, including advice on transactions, commercial issues and contracts. David Mangan has added to the firm’s standing in public and private M&A transactions since joining in 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Hayes are a firm, which is big enough to have a broad base of experienced lawyers, but small enough to be readily available and hands-on when it comes to commercial issues. They don't just outline problems, but come up with solutions and advice - which other firms can often avoid.’

  • ‘Very capable team, with strong corporate knowledge. Hayes' corporate team have competent staff, not just in terms of legal knowledge but also in terms of a practical and commercial approach to dealing with issues.'

  • ‘Good personable team with attention to detail. ’

  • ‘The entire team we deal with are excellent.’

Key clients

  • LCM Partners and Everyday Finance
  • DHL Global Forwarding (Ireland)
  • Berns Brett
  • Gisev Family Office
  • Boss Door Controls
  • LCM Partners and Everyday Finance
  • Chevron College
  • Michael Kinsella / Kinmed Assets

Work highlights

  • Advised LCM Partners on the acquisition of the Project Sycamore and Project Penzance loan portfolios.
  • Advised Hillebrand Gori Group on the acquisition of JF Hillebrand (Ireland).
  • Advised the selling shareholders of Berns Brett on its sale to the Jensten Group.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Phelan, Ken Casey

Other key lawyers

David Mangan, Laura Fannin, Sabrina Burke