Mary Hough
Hayes Solicitors LLP
Hayes Solicitors LLP
Client SatisfactionHayes Solicitors LLP is a healthcare heavyweight, especially in the clinical negligence area. It acts for both the Medical Protection Society (MPS) and State Claims Agency (SCA), along with Dental Protection Limited and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. It has continued to represent clients in catastrophic injury cases with potential high quantum liability. Mary Hough leads the healthcare litigation team and is an authority on medical negligence. Louise O’Rourke is a leader in catastrophic birth and spinal injury cases. Stephen McGuinness and Martha Wilson are also key partners in medical negligence. Kevin Dunne leads the healthcare regulatory team.
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Testimonials
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‘Hayes are an excellent firm and always very fair to deal with. While they generally appear in cases against us, they always adopt a very fair, balanced and pragmatic approach to matters.’
‘Kevin Dunne is excellent. Kevin is an excellent advocate and always acts in his clients' best interests and really does care about them. Kevin clearly has immense passion for the work he does.’
‘The service provided by this firm is of the highest possible calibre. The team is well informed, efficient, professional and deals with clients, counsel and opposing practitioners in an ethical and trustworthy manner.’
- 'Stand out individuals include Mary Hough, Stephen McGuinness, Martha Wilson, Louise O Rourke.’
‘Stephen McGuinness has outstanding insight, superb manner. Martha Wilson is excellent, calm, capable.'
‘I am a senior counsel regularly instructed by Hayes. They have very longstanding expertise in the healthcare area, advising hospitals and litigating medical negligence claims. They are the foremost firm doing professional discipline.’
‘Martha Wilson, Louise O'Rourke and Mary Hough are really excellent solicitors. They are very thorough and experienced.'
‘Katy Meade, no stone is left unturned in the investigation of claims.’
Key clients
- State Claims Agency
- Medical Protection Society
- Dental Protection Limited
- Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
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Stephen McGuinness
Hayes Solicitors LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mary Hough