Hayes Solicitors LLP frequently represents public sector bodies in litigation, with a particular emphasis on matters in the healthcare industry. The team is jointly led by four partners: Joe O’Malley, who advises on complex disputes involving substantial claims with public interest considerations; Mary Hough, who specialises in medical negligence and product liability claims; Jackie Buckley, who handles all aspects of property transactions including sales, purchases, leasings, and financings; and Anne Lyne, who advises both employers and employees on the full employment lifecycle, from recruitment to termination mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ease of communication.’
- ‘Accessible, efficient and very professional service provided.’
- ‘Excellent availability of partner expertise. High level of both practical know-how and legal knowledge. Excellent working relationships between partners.’
- ‘Mary Hough is an absolutely excellent lawyer: she combines attention to detail and exactly the right mix of combativeness and practicality.’
- ‘They are hugely experienced. Extremely thorough lawyers. Very practically orientated. Always well briefed. Give clear and practical advice.'
- ‘Hayes solicitors are a stellar firm with a wide breadth of experience and a deep understanding of state-related litigation. Its clinical negligence practice is second to none. It has also been the go-to firm for the State Claims Agency for many years to deal with complex, high-value, multi-party litigation.’
Work highlights
Acting for the Italian Competition Authority in proceedings arising from investigative functions, including complex jurisdiction issues and Brussels Recast Regulations considerations.
Representing the State in high-profile proceedings in relation to multi million euro catastrophic injury claims, swine flu vaccine claims, claims arising from the Covid vaccine, HPV vaccine and Thalidomide claims.
Practice head
Joe O’Malley; Mary Hough; Jackie Buckley; Anne Lyne