Commercial & Business

'Jeremy is very practical and thorough, with quick turnaround times and high quality'

'David Phelan is very good with clients and does a lot of interesting media work'

'Breda is one of the best in her field.'

'Breda is absolutely fantastic. She is exceptionally good at what she does.'

'Breda is the best in the Irish market in terms of her ability and reputation, she is superb in handling a wide range of complicated employment matters.'

'He is very bright, reads everything and is incredibly hard-working. He's a fantastic solicitor.
Joe is very hands-on.'

'He adopts a strategic approach and displays thorough preparation, which leads to skilled representation.'

'He adopts a strategic approach and displays thorough preparation, which leads to skilled representation.'

'He's a good pair of hands.'

'Ken Casey is a pleasure to deal with, well rounded, extremely experienced and knowledgeable.'

'He is great to work with, very responsive and resourceful.'

'When Ken speaks, everyone listens. We know we are in safe hands.'

'Ken provides excellent service and relatable advice.'

'Ken is very knowledgeable and solution-oriented.'

‘Hayes Solicitors LLP stands out for its deep industry expertise and practical approach. The team is highly collaborative, responsive, and adept at handling complex media and entertainment matters efficiently, often going beyond what I’ve experienced with other firms.’

‘What makes this practice unique is the absolute integrity with which they conduct their business. Their focus is entirely on achieving the most positive outcome. As our long-term advisors, they understand our business and unique requirements.’

‘Hayes are a firm, which is big enough to have a broad base of experienced lawyers, but small enough to be readily available and hands-on when it comes to commercial issues. They don't just outline problems, but come up with solutions and advice - which other firms can often avoid.’

‘Very capable team, with strong corporate knowledge. Hayes' corporate team have competent staff, not just in terms of legal knowledge but also in terms of a practical and commercial approach to dealing with issues.'

‘Good personable team with attention to detail.’

‘The entire team we deal with are excellent.’

‘Real commercial focus, always keep at the front of their minds the client's commercial imperatives.’

‘We highly value and trust Hayes Solicitors in the area of data protection law, in particular.’

‘Highly responsive and ability to clearly articulate issues to non lawyers and provide potential and commercially considered solutions when issues arise’.

‘Highly experienced in terms of insolvency and property litigation.’

‘Excellent restructuring team. Good overall firm with a size that fits with our requirements.’

‘An ability to develop trusting, grounded relationships. Breda O'Malley has been exceptional.’ 

‘Breda O’Malley's deep knowledge, professionalism, and personable approach have been truly impressive. Furthermore, their dedication to being results-driven has consistently led to outstanding outcomes.'

‘Breda O’Malley is always personable and solution focused. She prepares a direction that is measured, calculated and in the best interests of the company but also respectful of all parties. Niamh Cassidy is proactive, efficient, thoughtful and again comes with a very pragmatic approach to business challenges that can be resolved in a cautious and caring manner.'

‘I specifically was dealing with Breda O’Malley. She was very knowledgeable and supportive. I felt she was absolutely on my side and I could trust her and her team.'

‘We have mostly worked with Cian Clinch who is a stand-out partner. We very much valued his flexibility and availability when needed at short notice.'

'Cian Clinch understood the underlying ethos of our business and was guided by it when speaking to vendors on our behalf, showing the ability to seek compromise or deal with issues firmly but respectfully as needed.’

‘Efficiency.’ Robbie Slattery is exceptional.'

‘Robbie Slattery, Stephen McGuinness, Martha Wilson, Mary Hough are exceptionally capable practitioners, superb client management, excellent interface with barristers, completely on top of the most difficult litigation.’

‘The individuals at Hayes are knowledgeable and reliable. Specific partners, such as David Phelan, I’ve worked with are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering results, making them a pleasure to collaborate with.’

‘David Phelan has been a long-standing advisor to the organisation. He combines razor-sharp intellect with an innate understanding of our business. He has a wide breadth of experience and expertise.’

‘Joe O'Malley is the best litigator in Dublin. He works tirelessly for his clients. Extremely bright and cool under pressure. Simply top-class.'

‘Laura Fannin is my main contact. Always available, always cuts to the chase. Not afraid to advise on the commercially sound approach.’

'Laura Fannin is an exceptional professional in her area of expertise. Laura's expertise of data protection law, especially around cookies and other technologies and the complexity around consent in this context, is unmatched in my experience.'

‘Jeremy Erwin and Joe O'Malley are both excellent lawyers - always responsive with good legal and commercial advice.’

‘Robbie Slattery and Joseph O'Malley stand out as professionals who provide an excellent service and whose advice is always reliable and realistic.’

‘Cian Clinch has been excellent. Always available and level headed with a great strategic approach to complex litigation.’

'Robbie Slattery is notable for his approachable and confident manner. In litigation, Robbie's ability shines through, especially in high-value, multi-party disputes. His ability to navigate complex issues, coupled with a personable approach, makes him a trusted and effective adviser.'

'Joe O'Malley leads the team and makes a very valuable contribution.’