Mr Colin Monaghan > Mason Hayes & Curran LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP has a strong track record of handling the full spectrum of white-collar crime matters, from internal investigations to assisting companies which are the victims of cyberattacks. The team acts for both private companies and regulatory bodies in investigations and prosecutions, and also assists clients appearing before commissions of investigation. Practice head Liam Guidera has nearly 30 years’ experience in this field and has been involved in many of Ireland’s most high-profile commissions of investigation and public tribunals. Colin Monaghan is active in advising companies on responding to data breaches, while Shane Reynolds acts for local councils and state bodies in prosecutions. Elsewhere, senior associate Conor O’Leary is representing a number of clients facing investigations by the Central Bank.

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP has one of the largest litigation teams in Ireland, offering a broad swathe of expertise across the disputes arena. The firm has made a particular impression in tech disputes, including judicial review cases, representing some of the biggest corporate names in the world; the firm has a strong background in data privacy matters. IP, property, financial services, product liability and construction disputes are also key areas for the team. Maurice Phelan leads the team and is a key name for commercial litigation, and restructuring and insolvency. Liam Guidera heads the investigations and white-collar crime group and stands out for his experience in major tribunal proceedings and headline inquiries. Colin Monaghan is noted for technology disputes and financial institutions litigation.