Ms Michaela Herron > Mason Hayes & Curran LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
BARROW STREET
DUBLIN 4
D04 TR29
Ireland
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Work Department

Life Sciences

Position

Partner, Life Sciences Regulatory

Career

Michaela is Head of the Life Sciences and Product Regulatory teams. She advises clients across a number of industries on regulatory compliance, product safety and product liability.

Michaela advises life sciences, technology, cosmetic and consumer product clients on the regulatory framework applicable to their products and services throughout their life cycle. This includes advising clients on all issues they encounter on the EU market from R&D, marketing authorisations & CE marking, packaging, market access, product launch and marketing, through to safety issues, product recall and defending product liability claims. She is known in particular for her experience in working as EU counsel with a number of global technology and life sciences companies and advising them on their digital health strategies, with a particular focus on software medical devices and wearables.

Michaela also frequently advises clients on regulatory investigations by enforcement authorities. She has overseen the implementation and coordination of high volume product withdrawals and product recalls, including rectification strategies, in multiple jurisdictions.

Michaela has also acted on behalf of clients in significant commercial disputes including judicial reviews and product liability class actions, particularly in the medical device industry. Her work is recognised internationally by clients, particularly her proactive and strategic approach.

Lawyer Rankings

Ireland > Healthcare and life sciences

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Michaela HerronMason Hayes & Curran LLP

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP has demonstrated a wide-ranging commitment to the healthcare and life sciences sectors, covering key areas such as medical litigation, intellectual property (IP) matters, corporate transactions, regulatory issues and product liability. The healthcare litigation team handles a significant volume of high-value clinical negligence claims. It continues to act for the Clinical Indemnity Scheme of the State Claims Agency and frequently handles cases before the fast-track Cervical Check Tribunal. In life sciences, the firm regularly advises clients on venture capital fundraisings and M&A transactions, while in healthcare it also often advises on M&A transactions and development projects in the nursing home sector. Life sciences regulatory and product liability matters remain central to the practice. Kevin Power is an experienced figure in catastrophic injury claims and cervical screening cases. Michaela Herron leads the life sciences team and has a focus on regulatory compliance, product safety and product liability. Gemma Coady and Keelin Cowhey frequently handle cases for the State Claims Agency. Ciara Deasy is another medical defence specialist. Martin Kelleher heads the corporate team and has an excellent record in life sciences transactions.