Litigation & Dispute Resolution

'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'

'Kevin Dunne is very engaged with clients and remains calm at all times.'

'The lawyers at Hayes are tremendously sophisticated litigators and very skilled at assembling large teams'

'Hayes solicitors provides prompt responses, current knowledge of case law and excellent service to clients.'

'The lawyers work well as a team and provide detailed written advice.'

'They are all very good, efficient, solid lawyers who are very hard-working.'

'In the healthcare field, Hayes is the pre-eminent firm in the country. The team has enormous experience and knowledge, with a range of solicitors, each of whom is an acknowledged expert in their area.'

'Mary Hough is perhaps the top solicitor in this field. She is calm and thoughtful, with unrivalled insight.'

'Mary demonstrates a high level of sophistication in her legal expertise, particularly in areas such as medico-legal law and coroner inquests.'

'Mary is highly experienced and it is clear that her clients value her opinion.'

'She provides very strong legal advice at all times.'

'Mary Hough sees cases as a solicitor but also from the perspective of the client. She has sound judgement.'

'Katy consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of the complex legal issues that arise in the healthcare sector, and provides expert advice and guidance.'

'She has a very strong work ethic, invests herself fully in every case and is very organised.'

'She has a great insight into the medical and legal issues involved in any case.'

'Katy Meade is really super. She's a partner who really stands out there'

'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.'

'Stephen McGuinness is outstanding in understanding and presenting complex cases'.

'Louise is very dynamic, works very hard for her clients and is highly regarded among her peers.'

'Louise O'Rourke is an excellent solicitor and a pleasure to deal with. She is always very approachable.'

'Louise O'Rourke has great experience, a calm and thoughtful attitude and great problem-solving skills.'

'She's very open to having a challenging discussion around the issues to come to the best solution for the client.'

‘This team provides a very professional and efficient service and has an excellent understanding of the client's needs and requirements.’

‘The dispute resolution team at Hayes Solicitors is well known for its deep expertise, particularly in handling complex and high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution processes. Their team brings a wealth of experience in sectors such as healthcare, media, property, and commercial disputes, making them go-to advisors for both domestic and international clients.'

‘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.’

'Conor Morgan is excellent regarding public sector matters.’

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

‘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.’

‘Joe O'Malley is highly regarded for his hands-on approach and exceptional dedication to his clients. His personal touch is evident in every case, as he takes the time to truly understand his clients' needs and craft bespoke strategies that deliver results.'

‘The team led by Mary Hough has a wealth of specialist experience in the field of medico legal work. Very clear communicators and awareness of client's needs.'

‘Martha Wilson and Stephen McGuinness impress. Mary Hough is a very impressive leader of the team and instils the values of ethics, professionalism and efficiency in all of the work that the team produces.’

‘Katy Meade is diligent and incredibly thorough. Her attention to detail is second to none. I worked with her on a complex clinical negligence case which required careful consideration of a substantial volume of records as well as many expert reports on both sides and many guidelines/policies in place in the relevant hospital (both local and national). She was across all of it, truly impressive.’