Legal News (Healthcare Law)

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.

The UK Supreme Court recently handed down a decision in the case of McCulloch -v- Forth Valley Health Board [2023] UKSC 26, in which it explored the issue of informed consent in relation to reasonable alternative treatments.

Medical devices have a significant role in protecting patients and public health. They assist in diagnosing preventing, monitoring, predicting, and treating illness.