Hayes Solicitors LLP
Hayes Solicitors LLP is a leader in clinical defence litigation with a large team, including eight partners, dedicated to the area. Much of the practice centres on catastrophic injury claims alongside high-volume claims. It is gaining further experience in group litigation, including claims stemming from the Covid-19 vaccine. It handles claims for state agencies such as the State Claims Agency (SCA) and also acts for the Medical Protection Society (MPS) and Dental Protection. The firm has also gained recognition for its product liability, employers’ liability and public liability expertise. Mary Hough leads the healthcare team, with managing partner Joe O’Malley, Louise O’Rourke, Stephen McGuinness and Robbie Slattery also providing senior expertise in the field.
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Key clients
- State Claims Agency
- Medical Protection Society
- Dental Protection Limited
- Veterinary Defence Society
- Primark
- The Irish Times
- Bank of Ireland
- Investec
- Unilever
- NMBI (Healthcare)
Work highlights
- Represented doctors, dentists, nurses, hospitals and allied health professionals in the defence of claims alleging medical negligence on the instructions of indemnifiers the State Claims Agency, the Medical Protection Society and Dental Protection.
- Acted for the State Claims Agency in proceedings in relation to Pandemrix, Magdalene Laundries and Air Corps Chemical Exposure cases.
- Represented the Veterinary Defence Society in professional disciplinary proceedings.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joe O’Malley, Mary Hough