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Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

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Our multi-disciplinary Insurance and Risk Group is recognised as one of Ireland’s leading providers of legal services to the insurance sector.

We pride ourselves on the long-standing relationships we have developed with our clients, which range from Fortune 500 insurance companies to self insured multi national corporations.

We deal with a wide range of complex insurance claims from personal injury and employers liability to public & product liability and defamation claims. Our highly regarded team provides a solution driven approach to the defence of these claims. We are the only insurance practice in Ireland to provide a full service offering with a leading insurance regulatory and advisory practice in addition to our award-winning insurance claims team. We provide commercially focused advice on issues surrounding insurance policies and their interpretation and effect. We also advise on the establishment and operation of insurance, re-insurance and captive insurance businesses in Ireland and have a depth of experience in advising in insurance merger, acquisition and restructuring transactions.

Areas of focus include personal injuries and general liability insurance. We also cover:

  • Product liability
  • Public liability
  • Employers liability
  • Reinsurance
  • Motor claims
  • Property damage
  • Aviation claims
  • Maritime claims
  • Disaster recovery
  • Professional indemnity/negligence
  • Building and construction
  • Regulatory advice
  • Coverage disputes
  • Subrogation rights

Chambers Review

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Insurance - Ireland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP has an outstanding insurance disputes practice with a strong track record advising prominent insurers and insureds on claims arising under diverse policies. The law firm acts for insurers and self-insured companies on the full range of personal injury and illness claims arising under employers' liability and public liability policies, including high-value catastrophic injury claims. The team has additional experience in significant coverage claims. Team members also have experience advising clients on transactional matters in the insurance sector.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mason Hayes & Curran advised CDB Aviation on its claim seeking indemnity from its insurers, arising from losses sustained from the leasing of aircraft to various Russian airlines.

Strengths

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  • The team brings a wealth of experience to the role it plays.

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  • The team takes a very proactive approach that is fully appreciative of client needs.

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  • The lawyers at Mason Hayes & Curran are responsive and diligent and take a commercial and practical approach to their work.

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  • The Mason Hayes & Curran team is excellent at problem-solving and dealing with very difficult clients, and is acutely aware of the commercial aspect of claims.

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  • The team is absolutely excellent and everything is always thoroughly prepared.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Deirdre Munnelly
    Deirdre Munnelly

    Deirdre Munnelly

    Deirdre Munnelly has a strong focus on defending insurance companies in personal injury cases. She further assists clients with claims around data protection issues.

    • She is very friendly, down to earth and a top-class lawyer.

      Insurance respondentEurope

    • Deirdre is a brilliant solicitor who is diligent and always handles cases proactively.

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  • Liam Flynn
    Liam Flynn

    Liam Flynn

    Liam Flynn acts for prominent insurers on regulatory investigations and enforcement actions by the Central Bank of Ireland. He also assists with authorisation mandates and insurance transactions.

    • Liam brings a rare combination of technical proficiency, commercial awareness and clear communication that greatly enhances the decision-making process.

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    • His ability to distil complex legal issues into practical solutions makes him an indispensable part of the team.

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    • Liam Flynn is very practical, pragmatic and knowledgeable.

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  • Rachel Kavanagh
    Rachel Kavanagh

    Rachel Kavanagh

    Rachel Kavanagh earns a considerable volume of praise for her handling of employers' liability, professional liability and public liability claims on behalf of insurers and their policyholders, often involving personal injury claims.

    • Rachel Kavanagh is incredibly competent and as sharp a legal mind as there is.

      Insurance respondentEurope

    • Rachel deals with any issues that arise effectively and keeps the big picture in mind.

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