Hayes Solicitors LLP has a significant presence in clinical negligence defence with a team of 34 solicitors, including eight partners. It remains active in major catastrophic injury and cerebral palsy claims along with a large volume of other cases. Key clients include the State Claims Agency, Medical Protection Society (MPS) and Dental Protection. Product liability is another forte for the team and it remains noted for employer liability and public liability claims. Mary Hough leads the large healthcare team and has a formidable record in catastrophic injury claims, with Joe O’Malley, Louise O’Rourke, Robbie Slattery and Stephen McGuinness also having outstanding reputations.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Efficiency.’

  • ‘Robbie Slattery is exceptional.’

  • ‘Hayes has vast experience and supports a really impressive team of young associates.'

  • 'Hayes' electronic briefing system is exceptional. Hayes' client management is extremely polished. At ease with the most complex, high value, contentious litigation.’

  • ‘Robbie Slattery, Stephen McGuinness, Martha Wilson, Mary Hough are exceptionally capable practitioners, superb client management, excellent interface with barristers, completely on top of the most difficult litigation.’

Key clients

  • State Claims Agency
  • Medical Protection Society
  • The Veterinary Defence Society
  • Entertainment Enterprises Group
  • Paddy Power / Flutter Group
  • Dental Protection

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joe O’Malley, Mary Hough

Other key lawyers

Louise O'Rourke, Robbie Slattery, Stephen McGuinness, Martha Wilson