Mr Michael Madden > Mason Hayes & Curran LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

The media and entertainment practice at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP regularly advises on advertising, broadcasting licence applications, content regulation, media rights and production agreements. The practice acts for several notable clients from the television and media industries, including Meta, Discovery and Yahoo. Michael Madden heads up the practice and has expertise in handling matters relating to online safety, media regulation and Irish audiovisual media services law. Luke Murray has a particular focus on Irish and EU media and communications regulation and the related competition law aspects.

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP is a go-to firm for domestic and international clients, from both the public and private sectors, seeking advice on commercial and regulatory affairs within the telecommunications sector. The team manages a comprehensive array of contentious and non-contentious matters, including spectrum auctions and licenses, as well as issues related to consumer protection and product safety. Michael Madden heads the practice and works closely with associate Luke Murray to advise on the implications of Irish and EU telecoms regulation. Frank Flanagan is highly active on the contentious side, assisting clients with commercial and regulatory issues.

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP continues to stand out for its abilities in merger control, including headline mergers requiring notification at a national and EU level. In this regard, the firm has made a particular impression in media sector mergers, along with those in the energy and technology industries, especially US tech businesses. The group frequently advises private equity houses on merger control and other competition matters. It is also unique in having an economist at partner level in Michael Madden. Beyond merger control, it has a thriving practice in competition law enforcement, including investigations into the ticketing and motor insurance sectors. Competition litigation is another forte. Tara Kelly leads the team, which includes Dorit McCann, who joined from Beauchamps LLP in March 2023. Laura Durning and Liam Heylin are also key partners.