Associates

Jennifer Havard - Associate

Jenny is an associate on the Healthcare team at Hayes solicitors. Jenny primarily advises clinical practitioners, hospitals and indemnity bodies on the defence of clinical negligence claims.

Prior to joining Hayes solicitors in 2022, Jenny acted for construction professionals, legal professionals and indemnity bodies in respect of the defence of high value professional negligence claims.

 

Expertise

Jenny is an associate on the Healthcare team at Hayes solicitors. Jenny primarily advises clinical practitioners, hospitals and indemnity bodies on the defence of clinical negligence claims.

Prior to joining Hayes solicitors in 2022, Jenny acted for construction professionals, legal professionals and indemnity bodies in respect of the defence of high value professional negligence claims.

 

Experience

  • Jenny assists in the defence of a wide range of medical negligence claims including catastrophic birth injuries, fatal injuries, surgical errors and delayed diagnosis.
  • She also assists in the defence of dental negligence claims which involve allegations surrounding dental treatment, dental implants and periodontal disease.
  • Jenny’s work involves detailed liability, causation and quantum investigation and analysis from commencement to resolution.

 

Qualifications/Education

  • BCL (Bachelor of Civil Law), University College Dublin, 2013
  • Admission to the Roll of Solicitors in Ireland (practising), 2019
  • Admission to the Roll of Solicitors in England and Wales (non-practising), 2020
  • Admission to the Roll of Solicitors in British Virgin Islands (non-practising), 2022

 

Memberships

  • The Law Society of Ireland
  • Dublin Solicitor Bar Association