Legal News (Healthcare Law)

The long-awaited report of the Expert Working Group advising the Minister for Justice in relation to the discount rate has been published. The recommendations of the Expert Group, when implemented, will provide greater certainty for plaintiffs and defendants in personal injuries litigation.

Hayes solicitors LLP hosted a major conference Embracing Change: Working Better Together today which focused on the need for reform of clinical litigation in Ireland.

Joe O’Malley, Managing Partner said: “On behalf of the partners at Hayes, I am delighted to announce this year’s promotions across the firm. All of these appointments are very well earned with the candidates deserving enormous credit for their hard work and excellence for our clients. "

The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act, which was commenced on 26 April 2023, has transformed Ireland’s capacity legislation and focuses on supporting adults who may face challenges in making decisions without assistance.

Hayes solicitors LLP has once again been recognised as one of Ireland’s leading law firms for 2024 by independent researchers Legal 500, and Chambers and Partners.

The recent High Court judgment in Costern Unlimited Company v Susan Fenton[1] provides some insight into the nature of ‘Unless Orders’ and builds upon another recent High Court judgment.