About

Provided by Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

We are routinely involved in high-value commercial court litigation for banks, multinationals, and insurers. We are regularly retained by State agencies and public bodies. We frequently act in international commercial litigation and insolvency related litigation.

We have specific knowledge and experience regarding disputes in the financial services, insurance, construction, professional malpractice, education, medical and public service sectors.

Our specialist groups focusing on insolvency, intellectual property, competition law, public administrative law and child care law are leaders in their fields.

The rigorous evaluation of risk and the effective presentation of a client's position are the key skills of our lawyers in every sector.

We advise on disputes in the following areas:

  • Commercial litigation
  • Insolvency
  • Financial Services
  • Insurance
  • Construction
  • Professional
  • Education
  • Medical
  • Public Service
  • Intellectual Property
  • Competition
  • Childcare 


Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Ireland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Mason Hayes & Curran is widely recognised as a top choice to defend hospitals or clinical laboratories in complex negligence claims, including those that relate to catastrophic birth injuries or the delayed or incorrect diagnosis of cancer and other diseases. The team handles wardship proceedings through which the court seeks to protect vulnerable children or adults. The law firm also has a strong commercial disputes practice that is notable for its capacity to handle matters ranging from smaller property, professional liability or shareholder disputes up to high-profile CJEU referrals that deal with complex questions relating to the application of EU data protection rules. Lawyers in the practice additionally defend judicial review proceedings brought by insurers, airlines, private investors and regulatory bodies. The team's clients include domestic and international banks in commercial disputes that often have an important insolvency angle.

Work Highlights

  • Mason Hayes & Curran advised Meta Platforms on statutory appeals and judicial review proceedings before the Irish high Court relating to an enforcement notice issued by the Irish Data Protection Commission.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Declan Black
S
Declan Black
S
Senior Statespeople
Declan Black is recognised for his outstanding commercial disputes practice. He has particular experience in contentious mandates in the real estate and insurance sectors.

Declan Black is a very experienced litigator.

Maurice Phelan
2
Maurice Phelan
2
Band 2
Maurice Phelan handles commercial litigation that often has a key banking component. He also handles shareholder disputes and assists with cases relating to the breach of software service agreements.

Maurice Phelan is really good in his communication and has a very shrewd and astute understanding of how things go.

Maurice has a wealth of experience, is super calm and measured and always gives a sense of safety.

Maurice's approach is pragmatic.

He is a superbly energetic, intelligent and practical lawyer.

Norman Fitzgerald
3
Norman Fitzgerald
3
Band 3
Norman Fitzgerald has notable experience in cases relating to alleged professional negligence in the performance of financial audits. He also provides strategic advice on various other contentious mandates ranging from the management of internal corporate investigations to the enforcement of security against debtors.

Norman Fitzgerald is clear, focused and efficient.

He is very pleasant to work with. He listens to issues, is very reactive and understands the business specifics.

Colin Monaghan
4
Colin Monaghan
4
Band 4

Colin Monaghan acts for international clients on disputes in the technology and financial services industries. He has experience advising on judicial reviews and litigation at a European court level.

Colin Monaghan demonstrates a deep understanding of complex legal issues and navigates cross-jurisdictional matters with ease.

He's a very safe pair of hands.

Liam Guidera
4
Liam Guidera
4
Band 4
Liam Guidera is recognised for his work in commercial litigation. He advises on complex corporate crime and shareholder disputes.

Liam Guidera is a very steady pair of hands. He is very sensible and has a lot of experience.

He's a wonderful solicitor.

Niall Michel
4
Niall Michel
4
Band 4

Niall Michel represents both private and public clients, including regulators, in disputes and judicial review proceedings.

Niall Michel's depth and range of experience is just fantastic.

Niall is really great.

Peter Johnston
4
Peter Johnston
4
Band 4

Peter Johnston acts on high-value insurance coverage disputes for international corporate clients.

Peter Johnston is a joy to work with. He completely understands his client's position on every point and is extremely deft at preparing and managing cases.

Peter Johnston is an excellent lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

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Ireland

Dispute Resolution

Declan Black
S
Declan Black
S
Senior Statespeople
Maurice Phelan
2
Maurice Phelan
2
Band 2
Norman Fitzgerald
3
Norman Fitzgerald
3
Band 3
Colin Monaghan
4
Colin Monaghan
4
Band 4
Liam Guidera
4
Liam Guidera
4
Band 4
Niall Michel
4
Niall Michel
4
Band 4
Peter Johnston
4
Peter Johnston
4
Band 4