Healthcare and life sciences

Hayes Solicitors LLP

Client Satisfaction

Hayes Solicitors LLP is at the forefront of the healthcare sector, with a sizeable team and number of leading practitioners. The firm is best known for clinical defence litigation, including catastrophic injury cases and high-volume claims. It has acted for the Medical Protection Society for over 60 years and the State Claims Agency for more than 20 years. It represents Dental Protection and a range of other significant bodies. Mary Hough is a leader in medical negligence defence and Stephen McGuinness is also highly rated for catastrophic injury claims. Louise O’Rourke is rated for catastrophic brain and spinal injury cases, while Martha Wilson is noted for maternity cases. Katy Meade is a qualified solicitor and nurse, who frequently represents the State Claims Agency.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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‘Hayes Solicitors is the leading firm in the defence of clinical negligence actions. The team at Hayes is very skilled and experienced and there is great in depth strength within the team. ’
‘When using Hayes in the defence of clinical negligence actions, you are guaranteed to get one of the firm's partners to supervise the litigation and to bring critical appraisal to the litigation tactics and strategy. This is unique and marks Hayes out from its peers.’
‘Martha Wilson and Stephen McGuinness impress. Mary Hough is a very impressive leader of the team and instils the values of ethics, professionalism and efficiency in all of the work that the team produces.’
‘Immense breadth of knowledge and experience, producing valuable advice and effective action. ’
‘The clinical negligence team is experienced and well resourced. The lawyers are engaged and approachable and are always proactive in managing claims. ’
‘Katy Meade is diligent and incredibly thorough. Her attention to detail is second to none. I worked with her on a complex clinical negligence case which required careful consideration of a substantial volume of records as well as many expert reports on both sides and many guidelines/policies in place in the relevant hospital (both local and national). She was across all of it, truly impressive.’
‘This is the best team in the country for healthcare work. The solicitors are exceptional from partner to trainee level. They are exceptionally well trained and knowledgeable. They are also exceptionally personable and practical.’
‘The team led by Mary Hough has a wealth of specialist experience in the field of medico legal work. Very clear communicators and awareness of client's needs.'