Ms Mary Hough > Hayes Solicitors LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

Litigation is the cornerstone of the public sector practice at Hayes Solicitors LLP, which has a particularly strong track-record of defending the state in high-profile medical negligence and product and public liability claims, in addition to handling judicial reviews and acting for regulatory bodies in professional disciplinary proceedings. The ‘expert partners‘ in the practice include Joe O’Malley, who frequently represents statutory bodies in public law-related disputes; Mary Hough, who leads the sizeable healthcare litigation team; and Jackie Buckley and Breda O’Malley, who advise public sector clients on property and employment issues, respectively.

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.

Hayes Solicitors LLP is a leader in clinical defence litigation with a large team, including eight partners, dedicated to the area. Much of the practice centres on catastrophic injury claims alongside high-volume claims. It is gaining further experience in group litigation, including claims stemming from the Covid-19 vaccine. It handles claims for state agencies such as the State Claims Agency (SCA) and also acts for the Medical Protection Society (MPS) and Dental Protection. The firm has also gained recognition for its product liability, employers’ liability and public liability expertise. Mary Hough leads the healthcare team, with managing partner Joe O’Malley, Louise O’Rourke, Stephen McGuinness and Robbie Slattery also providing senior expertise in the field.

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.