Mr Kevin Dunne > Hayes Solicitors LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile
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LAVERY HOUSE
EARLSFORT TERRACE
DUBLIN 2
D02 T625
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Mr Kevin Dunne
Work Department
Healthcare Law
Position
Partner in the Healthcare team at Hayes solicitors, Kevin has substantial court and litigation experience, having acted for a wide variety of plaintiffs, as well as on behalf of a number of insurance companies in the defence of personal injury actions. He specialises in professional negligence with particular emphasis on the defence of medical, dental and veterinary negligence claims. He also advises professionals on all regulatory matters from dealing with complaints to their respective regulatory bodies, such as the Medical Council of Ireland, through to conclusion of the process. Kevin also represents doctors at inquests. He has represented a substantial number of doctors and hospitals on behalf of the Medical Protection Society (MPS) and State Claims Agency (SCA) in medical negligence claims. This work includes representing professionals at Inquests around Ireland. Kevin also advises the Medical Protection Society and its member doctors on all regulatory matters including attending before the Medical Council of Ireland. He advises professionals involved in investigations or disciplinary matters. He advises dentists individually and on behalf of Dental Protection. He also advises the Veterinary Defence Society in relation to complaints and material damage claims against veterinary surgeons.
Memberships
Law Society of Ireland
Dublin Solicitors Bar Association, Member of the Litigation Committee
Education
BA degree in History and German, University College Dublin
Bachelor of Laws Degree, University of Wales
Professional qualification as a solicitor, Law Society of Ireland
Lawyer Rankings
Ireland > Healthcare and life sciences
Hayes Solicitors LLP is a healthcare heavyweight, especially in the clinical negligence area. It acts for both the Medical Protection Society (MPS) and State Claims Agency (SCA), along with Dental Protection Limited and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. It has continued to represent clients in catastrophic injury cases with potential high quantum liability. Mary Hough leads the healthcare litigation team and is an authority on medical negligence. Louise O’Rourke is a leader in catastrophic birth and spinal injury cases. Stephen McGuinness and Martha Wilson are also key partners in medical negligence. Kevin Dunne leads the healthcare regulatory team.
Ireland > Dispute resolution
Hayes Solicitors LLP remains a leader in healthcare litigation, especially the defence of clinical negligence claims, including catastrophic injury claims; it has acted for the Medical Protection Society (MPS) for decades and has expanded its healthcare team at consultant and associate level. It is also active in healthcare regulatory investigations and inquiries. Public sector, financial services, retail and manufacturing, technology and construction are further areas of strength. Managing partner Joe O’Malley is head of commercial litigation and dispute resolution, with David Phelan also recognised for big-ticket commercial litigation. Mary Hough and Kevin Dunne are key names in healthcare cases.