Mr Stephen McGuinness > Hayes Solicitors LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile

Hayes Solicitors LLP is at the forefront of the healthcare sector, with a sizeable team and number of leading practitioners. The firm is best known for clinical defence litigation, including catastrophic injury cases and high-volume claims. It has acted for the Medical Protection Society for over 60 years and the State Claims Agency for more than 20 years. It represents Dental Protection and a range of other significant bodies. Mary Hough is a leader in medical negligence defence and Stephen McGuinness is also highly rated for catastrophic injury claims. Louise O’Rourke is rated for catastrophic brain and spinal injury cases, while Martha Wilson is noted for maternity cases. Katy Meade is a qualified solicitor and nurse, who frequently represents the State Claims Agency.

Hayes Solicitors LLP has a significant presence in clinical negligence defence with a team of 34 solicitors, including eight partners. It remains active in major catastrophic injury and cerebral palsy claims along with a large volume of other cases. Key clients include the State Claims Agency, Medical Protection Society (MPS) and Dental Protection. Product liability is another forte for the team and it remains noted for employer liability and public liability claims. Mary Hough leads the large healthcare team and has a formidable record in catastrophic injury claims, with Joe O’Malley, Louise O’Rourke, Robbie Slattery and Stephen McGuinness also having outstanding reputations.

Hayes Solicitors LLP remains best known for healthcare litigation, particularly clinical negligence defence and catastrophic injury claims; the State Claims Agency and Medical Protection Society are key clients. It is also prominent in commercial litigation, including cases before the Commercial Court. Joseph O’Malley is managing partner and head of commercial litigation, while David Phelan is noted for commercial cases, defamation and media disputes. Mary Hough leads the healthcare team and is a prominent figure in the defence of medical negligence claims, product liability and repercussive claims. Stephen McGuinness is also noted for healthcare cases and Robbie Slattery continues to impress.