Mason Hayes & Curran LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Firm Profile

‘I work with Neil Campbell regularly and find him to be very commercial and practical in the advice that he provides. Irene Nic Charthaigh is always available and very thorough in the advice that she provides.’

‘To date, I have mostly dealt with Karol Fox who is very knowledgeable in the Banking Sector. Karol is very approachable, easily contactable and always willing to help and go the extra mile for his clients. Overall I have always had an excellent experience dealing with MHC and Karol and his team in particular.’

‘Cathy Grant, in particular, is a firm favourite. She has unrivalled expertise and knowledge of cross-border financings. She delivers superb quality of work and advice every time. ’

‘The MHC team continuously demonstrate their capabilities and ability to deliver. They have keen awareness of key requirements that we have in our business, providing good advice and guidance. Their communication/engagement, commercial mindedness and ability to take a holistic view sets them apart from other firms. It’s easy to pick up the phone and talk through queries, they are very responsive and helpful. ’

‘I deal with Karol Fox mostly in MHC, he has a great knowledge of the banking & finance sector; his communication skills make him stand out from others; he is always available to discuss issues, is very helpful and proactive in dealing with issues.’

‘Irene Nic Chárthaigh was recently announced as a new Partner in the Financial Services sector. She is a highly intelligent and responsive individual who makes the effort to fully understand her client’s business. Her drafting is always presented in a clear, concise and user-friendly manner. Irene’s key attributes include an ability to think strategically and pre-empt issues and manage transactions efficiently from cradle to grave. Irene maintains a high level of transactional landscape awareness, acting as a market maker and bringing together clients from all sides of the financial world to maximise value. ’

‘Micheál Grace runs a very slick operation. Super focussed on achieving the right end-result.’

‘Alan Burns, who recently made partner, is an exceptional lawyer. He is very commercial and provides advice, not just a strict legal opinion. Alan is an expert in non bank lending and alternative debt structuring, which is rare in the Irish market. ’

‘I would commend Mason, Hayes and Curran for their work, in particular Dermot McGirr, for his professionalism, courtesy and insight in regard to the legal services we required. Their attention to detail was of particular reassurance to us and reflected the high standards we have come to expect from Mason, Hayes and Curran.’

‘The MHC team (particularly Conall Geraghty) are extremely hard-working, responsive and creative in finding solutions to difficult deals. What sets them apart from other law firms we worked with is that they’re also very pragmatic. They’ll tell you what’s worth fighting over and they understand business perspective. ’

‘Conall Geraghty – very friendly, hard-working, full of empathy (which instead of aggravating the other side, makes the whole conversation more productive), pragmatic and experienced. ’

‘Liam Brazil was excellent. Liam’s knowledge of corporate governance type matters are second to none. Liam stays focused on the outcome and has the tenacity to get the deal done.’

‘I have worked with Eimear Lyons on our projects. She really knows how to manage a project in such a way that requires minimum input from the client, which is highly appreciated. Furthermore, she understands the commercial aspects and business needs behind the purely legal aspects of a M&A deal and therefore knows exactly how to negotiate the terms of the deal, in a swiftly manner.’

‘Talented people, clear leadership, strong commercial mindset, efficient delivery.’

‘David O’Donnell: exceptionally commercial and practical.’

‘Shane Dolan has been a standout partner for many years now. His approach, concise advice, and consistency is well above the ordinary. Issues are discussed and correspondence is of a positive nature and solution based. He is hands on and will give direction with confidence and overall is an invaluable resource to any project team.’

‘Paul Bassett provides pragmatic and strategic advice that is very much tailored. He is extremely accessible and easy to deal with, and provides a superb service at competitive rates.’

‘The level of expertise is outstanding and is coupled with creative and considered strategic advice. The team works in a very collaborative and seamless way and is consistently thinking ahead to avoid potential pitfalls later on. Overall, a highly professional, outstanding team.’

‘Rory Kirrane SC is incredibly knowledgeable, professional and responsive, and always has a good read of the market/different players. Hannah Devoy has a meticulous eye for detail, is extremely diligent and thorough, and highly skilled litigator. Robert Rooney has excellent knowledge of the construction industry, law and different dispute resolution mechanisms, and delivers sound strategic advice focused on long-term outcomes.’

‘The Mason Hayes & Curran team are exceptionally professional, but more importantly extremely client focused, more so than most. They are able to deliver their legal considerations and reviews in a way that is easily understood by clients, sometimes even in the most complex of legal issues. Their flexibility to address issues under sometime unrealistic client demands is excellent.’

‘Shane Dolan is an excellent client manager, with the ability to deploy resources swiftly.’

‘MHC are the go-to lawyers on infrastructure, construction and energy matters (both contentious and non-contentious) in Ireland. They have one of the largest construction and energy teams in Ireland. They adopt innovative methods while providing detailed risk assessment in each case.’

‘Rory Kirrane SC is very well-respected name in Ireland. He has a wealth of experience across a broad range of dispute resolution. He is extremely knowledgeable and a great negotiator in construction and energy matters. Robert Rooney works well with the clients and experts and effectively manages large disputes.’

‘MHC are at the cutting edge of the post-GDPR data privacy/protection world. They advise many of the world’s biggest companies on GDPR compliance and in ground-breaking regulatory inquiries, and completely up-to-speed on regulators’ views on the key issues facing clients in this space.’

‘Philip Nolan is the very best data privacy lawyer in Ireland. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law and practice in the area and uses this to provide strategic and commercial advice. Brian Johnston is a fantastic data privacy lawyer who (along with Philip) makes up a dream team for data protection advice and regulatory inquiries.’

‘Sensible, practical and commercially aware advice.’

‘James Fenelon is very commercially aware, helpful and engaged.’

‘Philip Nolan stands out for its outstanding services to new clients and deep knowledge of privacy. His advice is practical and holistic. He listens and tailors his services to the client’s special needs.’

‘The team has exceptional legal and industry knowledge. It is well resourced and very responsive.’

‘Oisin Tobin has exceptional industry knowledge. His advice balances insights on the latest legal developments with an understanding of relevant business considerations.’

‘The DP team in MHC are a perfect mix of being expert in their field at all times, bringing a pragmatism and solution-oriented approach. Because of that reason, they are the sole external support we use in this area. They work extremely well with in-house counsel- partnering with the in-house lawyer to reach a solution that works for their particular industry or business.’

‘The MHC Dispute Resolution team brings a sophisticated understanding of their clients’ strategic and commercial objectives to the resolution of commercial disputes. The depth of technical knowledge and expertise means that potentially contentious matters are identified at an early (often embryonic) stage, which, coupled with timely advice, facilitates prompt resolution. MHC personnel are friendly and extremely responsive to their clients’ needs.’

‘Frank Flanagan is unparalleled when it comes to technical expertise across a breadth of subject areas. His facility with complex and obscure issues, coupled with a masterful command of court procedures, results in timely, cost-effective and innovative solutions, both in a court context and otherwise. Where a court application is required, Frank rarely fails to deliver the result.’

‘Peter Johnston is excellent. Possibly the best litigator of his generation in the Irish market.’

‘Colin Monaghan, partner – expert knowledge with a down to earth approach. Provides insightful, pragmatic advice and is a pleasure to work with. Katie Doyle, solicitor – provides clear, practical advice in a friendly and confident manner.’

‘Maurice Phelan reads the room and tailors delivery of his advice accordingly to ensure that it lands. He brings huge experience to complex litigation matters but also brings a calm influence in sometimes heated and difficult circumstances. He is an excellent communicator at all levels.’

‘I found Maurice Phelan to be the best by far I have encountered in terms of dispute resolution. He inspires confidence and combines it with strong communication. Fast response. Urgency when needed. Calmness when needed and, above all else, a deep insight into what the other side is thinking, what they will do next and the understanding of how overwhelmed his client can be in the situation they have found themselves in.’

‘Peter Johnston is a stand-out partner, not just within MHC, but in this field. He is a brilliant litigator with exceptional ability and commitment to client service. But more than that, he focuses strategically on what you as the client require in your industry and tailors his advice accordingly.’

‘Colin Monaghan was extremely competent from the outset and was confident all would be resolved. He put my mind at ease during my first conversation with him, during an incredibly stressful time in my life. Any other lawyer or anyone I spoke to made it clear it would be very very difficult to take a case against the landlord in question (who was using various bullying tactics to intimidate me). All was resolved within a matter of days.’

‘Very responsive, timely, practical, understands tech sector, deep experience.’

‘Melanie Crowley is fantastic, a fabulous and collaborative partner. She is practical, commercial, business-focused and prompt.’

‘Catherine Kelly is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in education employment. Give practical advice and support.’

‘Mason Hayes and Curran is well known as a leader in the education space in terms of legal advice and knowledge.’

‘The team provide excellent solutions based on employment legal advice.’

‘All the teams we work with regularly are excellent. Particular praise for partners Melanie Crowley and Elizabeth Ryan and associate Lucy O’Neill. The team are supportive and responsive.’

‘The team is practical and pragmatic with their advice, providing a service that works well with the level of support we need as in-house counsel. They are always friendly and easy to deal with.’

‘Eoin Cassidy has exceptional knowledge of the energy sector, provides clear and pragmatic advice. David Gunn is technically strong and unflappable. Conor Bates has a bright future ahead of him, and is technically strong and pragmatic.’

‘The Mason Hayes & Curran energy team has significant experience advising public sector clients in a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters. Their availability, attention to detail, and depth of knowledge (particularly at partner level) set them apart.’

‘Eoin Cassidy is an excellent team lead whose commercial knowledge and skills as a negotiator have been particularly valuable to us as a client. Rob McDwyer stood out to our team through his excellent communication, drafting, and the speed with which he came up to speed on complex matters.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable in the subject matter and involves people of all levels to nurture an environment of knowledge growth.’

‘Eoin Cassidy and his team are very appreciable and available to offer pragmatic and practical advice.’

‘The team members were knowledgeable, approachable and professional. They also put you at ease and set out what the challenges are, and also made it understandable. Being made to feel you are part of the solution creates a very creative and productive outcome.’

‘This team is at the top of its game. Always up to date on the latest legal matters and give sound, bankable advice.’

‘The individuals on this team are like an extension of our team. They are truly passionate about our projects and seeing positive outcomes. They go above and beyond in their turn around times and are always there to support us at short notice.’

‘Unique cross-over from competition, state aid and technology providing full service from advisory to litigation. Sought after for experience in developing area of administrative fines for breaches of EU law. Enviable client roster of US tech and data clients based in Ireland making them market leader in these sectors.’

‘Dorit McCann – new partner hire who is a stand-out competition adviser in Ireland, with practice rights in Northern Ireland and London experience.’

‘Michael Madden is a firm favourite for telecoms matters and tech expertise.’

‘Dorit McCann has outstanding procurement and competition expertise. Michael Madden has excellent telecoms and competition expertise.’ 

‘I was impressed with their overall project plan and approach to what was an usual engagement. The partner I was dealing with also explained that other specialities within the firm were available at any time.’

‘I was very impressed with Liam Heylin’s attention to detail and his grasp of the brief.’

‘What makes Mason Hayes & Curran the great organisation that it is, is the diversity of the skillsets of its staff. If you have any concerns or issues they will forward your query to the person best able to assist.’

‘Liam Haylin has been excellent and very professional. He also completed a workshop for all of the crisis management team on site.’

‘It has invested in key people in certain sectors with deep industry knowledge, great communications and events for clients, as well as an open and engaging manner when dealing with clients.’

‘Sarah Cloonan is a strong advocate for her clients with the regulator who makes herself available as necessary to clients and delivers for them every time.’

‘They offer a wide-variety of services and are always providing advice/seminars that are bespoke to your market area.’

‘They are always available, responsive and give the correct advice.’

‘Dermot McGirr provides commercially-focused expertise to managing outsourcing contracts and a range of related matters, such as privacy and sector-specific regulatory issues. He is a good strategic partner for in-house lawyers.’

‘The team is commercial, responsive, knowledgeable and approachable.’

‘The team have the ability to convey their expertise in a practical and approachable manner, which is essential when obtaining advice on complex financial services law.’

‘Rowena Fitzgerald stands a head and shoulders above others in the market. Dynamic, un-stuffy and the master of her area.’

‘Katie McAuliffe, who is a senior associate, manages a good number of cases. I would describe Katie as extremely knowledgeable. She is professional, yet empathetic. She has a calming reassuring manner with clinicians. She also understands that there is a human factor on both sides to the cases she manages. Katie also investigates her cases so well. She is absolutely forensic, which I love.’

‘I am in constant contact with Keelin Cowhey and David Hickey, who are both passionate, professional and supportive in all of their interactions. I co-ordinate legal matters for a hospital, however I do not have a legal background. I have been so appreciative of Keelin and Davids support in assisting me in understanding the processes we are both involved in, their patience and consistent communication have enabled me to learn and grow in my own role. Unlike other firms that I also deal with, MHC provide a superior level of customer service which I how found invaluable.’

‘Kevin Power has outstanding medical knowledge and can get through the most complex cases very quickly converting the most technical aspects of a case to understandable instructions. Gemma Coady is the most experienced birth injury practitioner that I know. Keelin Cowhey has experience of hundreds of medical cases and has outstanding instincts in terms of knowing how a case will pan out. Jennifer Henry brings experience from prior firms and a spread of knowledge across litigation and products that really assists.’

‘MHC is highly pragmatic in its approach. Cuts down complexities into solutions. MHC is very relationship driven so really strong with clients and with service providers such as counsel. There is a great balance between youth and experience, they seem to have the team thing down so younger associates are let flourish, brought on but experienced partners keep an eye but in a light touch, highly effective way. Good electronic briefing systems. Very user friendly, happy firm to deal with.’

‘All the partners are excellent, with Kevin Power, Ciara Deasy and Mark McCabe being excellent members of the younger generation. Among the associates, David Hickey stands out for his attention to detail and hard work. He gets on very well with clients and the doctors he represents and has an excellent and sympathetic touch in difficult cases, such as coroners’ matters.’

‘Keelin Cowhey is a very impressive solicitor who is an integral part of the team which is led by Kevin Power. All of the solicitors I work with are capable and it is obvious from their work that they are well supported.’

‘Brian Horkan is hands on, collaborative, and clearly provides great leadership and support to his team. Katie Bermingham-Thomas is exceptionally professional, hardworking, and competent. She’s great to work with because she’s on top of every case and it always runs smoothly with her.’

‘Ciara Deasy is very approachable and practical in terms of her advice. Distills down the key issues in an easily understandable fashion.’

‘Mason Hayes & Curran have developed a deep knowledge of the context where their clients operate. They can provide tailored advice, allowing clients to make risk-based decisions promptly. Their experience is a great added value.’

‘MHC lawyers are always available and always have a dedicated resource with the right expertise to support their clients. They also provide practical advice, and their professionals are humble and confident when dealing with in-house lawyers.’

‘Unrivalled legal and industry knowledge. They are the go-to firm for anything information technology related.’

‘Philip Nolan has incredible in-depth knowledge of all things IT. He would be my go-to person if I had any IT or data protection query.’

‘Judith Riordan is prime point of contact. Always responsive and willing to take a practical approach to all issues.’

‘Excellent advisors on insolvency and restructuring assignments. Clear and concise advice is always provided, with commercial impacts thoroughly thought through and very well considered. An excellent firm to have by your side on complex assignments and highly recommended.’

‘Judith Riordan, insolvency partner, goes the extra mile and is highly committed to successful outcomes. Dedicated practitioner who provides top quality advice that considers both legal and commercial impacts and is very much solutions-focused, innovates and is always available. Highly recommend Judith and her team.’

‘The MHC teams offers expert service with first-class delivery. Their advice balances risk, commercial acumen and technical legal points to deliver top-class service to achieve outcomes. The team are responsive and top quality to deal with.’

‘Judith Riordan and James Morrin are the go-to people for insolvency and restructuring advice. Approachable and contactable with a genuine passion for assisting their clients and delivering a quality service.’

‘The firm has a breath of service capability and is multi disciplined, which is both convenient and reassuring in dealing with a specific issue, which may have a number of distinct facets. ’

‘MHC insolvency team brings a mix of experience, commerciality and innovative thinking to complex problems. The team is very well supported by other areas of expertise around the firm as needed. ’

‘Maurice Phelan is a go-to insolvency lawyer in the Irish market and has a huge amount of experience in insolvency matters alongside his expertise in general litigation and dispute resolution.’

‘The team itself is lead by a very experienced individual in Rachel Kavanagh. Rachel encourages and empowers the people on her team. It always strikes me that Rachel has surrounded herself with smart people so they don’t have to be told how to do their job. The members of the team are encouraged and empowered to think and perform independently. Because of that the team functions extremely effectively.’

‘The main individuals I engage with are Rachel Kavanagh, Laura Prenderville, Sarah Burns and Jill Valentine. I couldn’t speak more highly of each of them. Rachel is extremely experienced and is always seemingly available to discuss cases with the people under her direction. She is, to be frank, an absolute rock of sense, extremely practical and invested on behalf of her clients. Laura is a brilliant operator. She is highly intelligent and efficient. She has a great way with the clients who engage with her and is patient and considerate with them. Recently I watched her engage first hand with a client from another jurisdiction and engaged patiently until the client’s concerns were elaborated by them in their entirety and to the client’s satisfaction, which was very impressive to observe when dealing with a language barrier and complex international litigation.’

‘Sarah Burns has a brilliant way with clients and dealing with people when they are in naturally stressful scenarios. Her assured presence puts clients at their ease. She is always available to talk about cases and is a very clear and concise communicator. Jill Valentine is an independent thinker who is brilliant to work with as she will often have thought of an element of a case I wouldn’t have appreciated. Jill is also very efficient and effective in what she does. I could not recommend this group of people and team to any prospective client.’

‘Rachel Kavanagh is truly outstanding. Totally on top of her clients needs, her case load, shrewd, practical, great in negotiation and at trial, one of the best, if not the best partner in this area. Deirdre Munnelly, Laura Prendiville, David Culleton are part of a very efficient team who have a super attitude. Rachel Kavanagh is a great leader.’

‘The combination of Deirdre Munnelly’s experience, attention to detail and her legal knowledge and ability make her an exceptional lawyer. Deirdre consistently achieves excellent results for her clients. Richard Hogan’s skill in identifying and probing the pertinent facts of a case is exceptional. Richard’s industry sector and jurisdiction knowledge is excellent. The quality of his responsiveness and his communication skills stand out above his peers.’

‘I work with Laura Prendiville. Laura is extremely knowledgeable and always makes herself available to assist when asked. Laura takes a pragmatic approach. She provides very clear advice and direction on files. It is a pleasure to work with Laura.’

‘Liam Flynn is a unique lawyer in the Irish market. He brings years of London market experience, in-house insights and a strong private practice background. There is no better insurance lawyer in the Irish market.’

‘The team are experienced, diverse, committed, collegiate and their informed commentaries provide insight that is essential for strategic planning at executive and Board level. Their combined knowledge base is vast, wide-reaching and global and the customer is always king. They find a solution no matter what the problem or the tight timescale and they always deliver on their promise and on time. They have key strengths in risk, product development, governance, competition law and financial regulation. The only insurance practice in Ireland to provide a full-service offering, with a leading insurance regulatory and advisory practice combined with an award winning insurance claims team. Key capability in sustainable finance regulation.’

‘Hazel McDwyer is a standout – extremely responsive, hard-working, commercial and has a good understanding of our sector and business environment.’

‘Clear, knowledgeable and efficient trade mark experts. A very safe set of hands.’

‘Hazel McDwyer is a very knowledgeable trade mark expert. She is responsive, concise and clear. We have no hesitation in trusting Hazel with our trade mark prosecution work in Europe.’

‘MHC are a delight to work with on IP matters. They are experts in their field, extremely responsive and achieve the desired results for us and our clients. They are my go-to firm in Ireland for IP matters.’

‘Gerard Kelly leads an excellent team.’

‘Gerard Kelly is very impressive. Very intelligent and a true expert across all IP rights. John Milligan has what exactly you need from outside counsel – fast, responsive and pragmatic.’

‘Strong understanding of clients in the relevant space, client products, commercial drivers and complex legal requirements.’

‘Michael Madden has excellent, in-depth knowledge, commercial practicality and an understanding of complex overlapping new legal regimes.’

‘Michael Madden combines exceptional industry knowledge with practical, business-focused advice.’

‘Very good knowledge and experience and a pleasure to deal with. This is true of all the staff I have dealt with in the business.’

‘Three individuals in the practice stand out for me: Stephen Gillick, Peggy Hughes and Patrick O’Connor. Great knowledge, friendly and approachable, nothing is a problem, will give you their time freely.’

‘The pensions team has a very practical and business-orientated approach to issues.’

‘Stephen Gillick and Patrick O’Connor are always accessible.’

‘Depth of experience and expertise. Timely, accurate and commercially focused advice.’

‘Peggy Hughes communicated very clearly with us at all times.’

‘The strength in depth of the team and their robust knowledge of technical planning and environmental laws always lends itself to the MHC team delivering solid, pragmatic, and commercially minded advice to clients.’

‘Jay Sattin is very knowledgeable and offers practical solutions to clients on what they need to do to secure planning permission and environmental consent.’

‘Deirdre Nagle is a leading expert in planning and environmental matters in the Irish market. Grainne Tiernan is a talented lawyer and provides great service.’

‘MHC’s client-focused approach is very welcome. Urgent items are always prioritised, and the team are always accessible to talk items through.’

‘Accessibility is one of MHC’s strengths, which makes it stand out above its competitors. The short time it takes to turn around tasks is also a MHC trait. Deirdre Nagle stands out in this regard.’

‘A knowledgeable, dynamic team. Presentation of easily understandable information. Responsive and quick turnaround on providing advice.’

‘A strong, experienced team in environmental and planning matters that has worked on several state utility and private projects. Good access to strong legal counsel and fully abreast of planning and environmental matters.’

‘MHC provide a high level and quality of service thanks to their team’s experience of providing comprehensive legal advice to the Irish energy sector.’

‘The area in which we operate is highly specialised. The team leader has an exceptional experience in this area and is highly competent, as a result of which we have great confidence in quality of the advice being given. From a technological point of view, and given the highly confidential nature of our work, the file sharing software system is particularly good.’

‘Aoiffe Moran’s accessibility and experience in this area of the law coupled with her practical approach to issues as they arrive mean that we feel that we are at all times in safe hands.’

‘Mason Hayes & Curran’s public and regulatory law team provide excellent advice in all matters relating to Freedom of Information (FOI) and Access to Information on the Environment (AIE). They are keenly aware of changes in the law and recent decisions of the courts and the various commissioners, which is invaluable in such a changeable area of the law.’

‘Lisa Joyce stands out for her practical knowledge of dealings with the Information Commissioners. Her advice is never limited to a dry recital of the law, but are always accompanied by useful and workable suggestions which are cognisant of her client’s particular needs. Aoiffe Moran has been an invaluable help to us as a company in advising on several sensitive matters. Her availability for urgent queries and depth of knowledge are both excellent.’

‘I value, in particular, the trustworthiness, expertise and wisdom of the solicitors. I have mostly dealt with Catherine Allen, who has been exceptional.’

‘Aoiffe Moran’s knowledge of her specialised area of law is second-to-none. Aoiffe has a very practical and solution-driven approach which gets the results required for her clients. Aoiffe goes above and beyond the call of duty. She is always available and extremely responsive and I would recommend her to anyone who wants a strong, competent and professional lawyer on their team who can get the desired results.’

‘The team are very skilled in providing excellent regulatory advice. Client relations and turnaround times are key for us as a client. We have had a lot of dealings with Lisa Joyce and we find she is professional, excellent technically and able to set out the regulatory position in a way that enables practical application and solutions to be developed.’

‘Lisa Joyce has unrivalled regulatory knowledge and expertise. She excels in her field and is able to consider wider issues to provide a robust and practical application. Catherine Allen provides expert legal advice efficiently and diligently.’

‘The team is extremely commercial, solutions oriented and cost conscious.’

‘The property team at MHC are really excellent. They are experts, and are extremely knowledgeable and competent in their area. They are excellent guides while navigating the complex world of property rights and contracts. They are extremely customer focused; they deal with requests rapidly and are always available when needed. They are extremely professional and communicate with clients extremely clearly and regularly as we work through different matters. Overall, they are an excellent team.’

‘Mason Hayes & Curran provides consistently excellent service in all areas of real estate. The team are experts in their field and importantly provide a level of responsiveness and duty of care for their clients which sets them ahead of other firms in my view.’

‘Michael Doran provides excellent and practical advice. He has a calm manner and can unravel complex issues to provide a workable solution.’

‘Tom Davy leads his team in a very hands-on way whilst at the same time letting the team develop. Between them, Tom and Áine Quigley provide consistently sound and rapid advice and act as sounding boards when decision making is difficult. Tom is always available.’

‘Janet Cafferky is a talented lawyer. She is a rare breed of real estate lawyer as she understands and focuses on achieving commercial objectives rather than academic analysis. She is supremely able, responsive and a delight to work with in all transactions, from both the client and counterparty perspective. A lawyer that gets deals done.’

‘Vanessa Byrne is technically superb and commercially very astute. The advice she gives is clear and solution oriented. When matters get complicated Vanessa’s vast experience comes to the fore. She always exceeds expectations and focuses on the best outcome for the client. Vanessa knows the market inside and out.’

‘Oliver FitzGerald is very personable and professional. He is readily available and keeps on top of projects.’

‘The core team at Mason Hayes & Curran has an understanding of the regulatory framework and our internal processes, and their advice and assistance continue to reflect this understanding. For example, the MH+C team is highly accessible, pragmatic and solutions-focused in their delivery of services and readily appreciates and responds to the tight time pressures we are constantly under.’

‘The key members bring quite different but, importantly, highly complementary experience, expertise and perspectives in their advice and assistance. Similarly, they are quick to bring in additional and varied expertise should the need arise.’

‘As noted above, Michael Madden and Frank Flanagan bring quite different but, importantly, highly complementary experience, expertise and perspectives. Michael readily understands our objectives and perspective, contributes extremely well to policy discussions, and provides a highly accessible, engaging, responsive and primary point of contact between our teams. Frank readily understands complex, technical issues, has superb attention to detail, and provides invaluable advice and assistance.’

‘The team provides a breath of legal expertise across the different aspects of our projects, for example, regulatory, competition, litigation, data security and procurement. The team is headed up by a lead partner and supported by other partners and associates. The legal advice is solid and evidence-based, provided with a depth of understanding backed up by complimentary disciplines. The team is exceptional and a solid addition to any critical project.’

‘MHC has had a large and renowned TMT team for many years. I encounter them frequently with shared clients and am confident that the project will be handled expertly. Their reputation and quality of work are excellent.’

‘Partners and associates have excellent subject matter expertise and commercial knowledge. Partners relationship with points of contact on the side of demanding clients is impressive and inspiring.’ 

‘The team’s key strength is the ability to distil complex legal issues into comprehendible advice.’

‘Shane Reynolds stands out. He has vast experience as a criminal practitioner and provides insightful advice to clients with great clarity and empathy in complex legal cases.’

‘The Mason Hayes & Curran LLP is highly experienced in Ireland. They have a very sophisticated level of understanding of the Irish and EU regulatory framework for industry and strong insight into trends in white-collar crime, anti-money laundering, and regulatory offences. The team is very responsive to client needs, well-resourced and highly efficient in delivering quality legal services.’

‘I have worked with several partners in Mason Hayes & Curran LLP, including most recently Liam Guidera. He is very personable, client-focused, and cares about customer outcomes. He is committed to delivering high-quality legal services which respond to client needs. He is a highly efficient manager of complex litigation projects and works very effectively within litigation teams to maintain excellent working dynamics.’

‘The MHC team is peerless in its expertise. It leaves no stone unturned in providing a blue-chip service to its clients. Its people are thorough, methodical, reliable and diligent. But above all, the MHC team radiates talent.’

‘Liam Guidera is an expert tactician. He is exceptionally calm in the face of adversity and always measured and reassuring in a crisis. He is one of the most highly respected litigators in the Irish market who has spent his career acting for many of the biggest names in the jurisdiction. Conor O’Leary is renowned for his mastery of detail and commitment to his clients. He gets on top of complicated problems quickly and expertly navigates the most challenging of situations. A rising star.’

‘Partner-led approach providing expertise, responsiveness and a thoroughly pragmatic approach throughout.’

‘Pragmatism, proactive, deep knowledge and understanding and timely response.’

‘This is a very strong team that is growing with the arrival of David McGovern. David is very experienced and knows as much as anyone in his position in the industry. ’

‘David McGovern – goes above and beyond to build and look after the relationship. Very approachable and commercially focused. ’

‘Excellent, user friendly, great turnaround times.’

‘Very responsive, proactive and supportive on transactions. ’

‘David McGovern: excellent lawyer with a in-depth knowledge of the the industry. Andrea Gleasure: excellent lawyer, organised, proactive and keen to find solutions to problems that come up.’

‘Mason Hayes & Curran LLP comes highly recommended because of its professionalism, experience of working in and for private businesses and international financial institutions, commitment, efficiency, proactive approach and deep knowledge of financial instruments and regulatory requirements.’

‘All the MHP team is exceptional, still I would like to stress that Daragh O’Shea and Andrew Gill are always my preferred port of call – professionalism, quality, fast and proactive response and high work ethics.’

‘The team at MH&C listens to the client’s concerns and therefore accurately addresses the issue at hand. When the issue is complex and has many nuances, this is crucial. The team is very responsive, accurate and dependable. The quality of the legal analysis goes without saying. ’

‘The team we work with (which includes Daragh O’Shea, Eoin Traynor and Jamie MacDonald) is very attentive to clients; requests, responsive, proactive and efficient. Quality of advice is superb. The team we can certainly rely on with great confidence.’

‘Justin McKenna is a stand out capital markets partner. He has good knowledge of the law and gives practical and strategic advice. I would highly recommend him.’

‘Eoin Traynor has deep knowledge of the regulations related to structured finance, as well as experienced in advising different issuers to know the best practices. Responsive, rigorous, professional and always available. Eoin is a formidable lawyer, always taking care of response times and the quality of work. Daragh O’Shea is a great expert and vast expertise in the fields of debt capital markets & structured finance. A pleasure to work with him. Vey available and creates a sense of trust. He combines a remarkable commercial sense with outstanding technical skills. Great management of his team. Donna O’Leary: amazing professional with great technical knowledge and high degree of attention to detail. Always available to resolve any issues that are raised quickly and diligently.’

‘Daragh O’Shea stands out for his vast experience of debt finance generally and his methodical and proactive approach to problem-solving. In addition, with his experience of working internationally and in-house, Daragh brings commercial acumen and pragmatism in managing transactions and negotiations. This kind of reliability and practical experience is priceless when dealing with high-stakes matters in the capital markets, and he has effectively acted as our guide to the Irish debt capital markets sector generally. Eoin Traynor: a senior associate who is impressive in his responsiveness and remarkable attention to detail. Whenever a client has questions or concerns, Eoin is quick to address them, providing timely updates and reassurances along the way, which is especially valuable when managing multiple documents in capital markets transactions.’

‘Jamie MacDonald and Andrew Gill have been on hand throughout the delivery of a number of regulatory pieces of work and have delivered exceptionally as and when needed, and at short notice.’

‘The firm is very responsive and commercially oriented rather than just focusing on the legal aspect of any issue.’

‘Conor Durkin and his team are excellent to deal with.’

‘Strong technical and commercial approach.’

‘They are practical, efficient, commercial and results-focused. Both Conor Durkin and Matthew Skelly managed to combine tactics and strategy to achieve a compliant and commercially effective outcome to a challenging situation.’

‘Easy access and availability of the team when needed.’

‘Willingness to engage in a conversation or discussion without always having to be “on the clock”. Conor Durkin in particular.’

‘Incredibly responsive, particularly for urgent matters, and excellent industry knowledge.’

‘The Mason Hayes & Curran team are exceptionally professional, but more importantly, extremely client-focused, more so than most. They can deliver their legal considerations and reviews in a way that is easier understood by the client, sometimes even regarding the most complex of legal issues.’

‘Shane Dolan is an excellent client manager and deploys resources swiftly.’

‘They make a formidable team.’

‘The tax team of Mason Hayes is very resourceful, has a strong knowledge of the market and business needs. They are responsive and accurate.’

‘I have always enjoyed working with Niamh Caffrey. She is always very available responsive and creative.’

‘Kevin Mangan – clear and comprehensive advice. Kevin is highly articulate, clear, comprehensive and concise. His advice is best-in-class. Commercial acumen – Kevin consistently displays an ability to understand business needs and non-tax considerations in projects. This is invaluable, as it ensures the tax solutions he proposes take into account important non-tax considerations. Strategic – Kevin is highly strategic, and his advice is both practical and comprehensive. Responsiveness – very timely and quick responses.’

‘I often work with Niamh Caffrey. She is very experienced and talented and knows how to get the deal done. The MHC team brings an unique set of skills to the table that help us provide top-notch services to our client. Very pleased with the input and the responsiveness of the team.’

‘This practice has better people than any other practice I have used before. I know there is a cliche about merely stating that the people are what makes a company better. However a balance of emotional intelligence, profound natural ability, resilience and most importantly being easy to work with is what the various people have in common. I noticed this from the junior members of staff and the senior ones. They also have a variety of people to call upon and they don’t take risks by guessing important issues, they have the self discipline and intelligence to pull in the right people in each scenario.’

‘Niamh Caffrey advised me on issues around tax, governance and other various items. She was stunningly patient with me. I had many people telling me how to save money on tax. She worked through each scenario with me and allowed me to be informed enough to make my own choices. I felt comfortable, never pressured and very importantly, never stupid. Niamh was challenged by people from the other side, but my feeling was that she had my absolute true best interest at heart. She showed knowledge, patience and reliance as well as a depth of knowledge to back it up. I also loved the way she was happy to discuss any option with anyone. She was unflappable in circumstances where the other side was needlessly irate. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough and she undoubtably saved me from future issues.’

‘Niamh Caffrey was outstanding from start to finish and always available. Aisling Buckley delivered consistently and in clear, concise terms.’

‘Kevin Mangan is a stand out addition to the team. His advice is always clear, concise and commercially grounded. He is calm under pressure and extremely knowledgeable. ’

‘A very professional and experienced team. They go above and beyond in delivering their services. Seems to be a happy team and that makes working with them very nice. Very responsive and one of the best in the industry. Proud to use them.’

‘David McGovern is very commercially driven and his attention to detail is unique.’