Legal News (Healthcare Law)

Under the Rules of the Superior Courts, a Summons (the document that initiates legal proceedings) remains in force for a 12-month period from the day it is issuedIf the Summons is not served on the defendant(s) within that 12-month period, it expires and cannot then be validly served.

Hayes solicitors LLP has again been recognised in the latest edition of leading international legal directory The Legal 500.

Given the general rule in Ireland that costs follow the event, the unsuccessful litigant is obliged to pay the costs of the victor as well as their own.

A number of our solicitors and practice areas have again been recognised in the latest edition of leading international legal directory Chambers Europe.

On 6 March 2021, the Irish judiciary voted in support of the highly anticipated Personal Injuries Guidelines (the “Guidelines”) prepared by the Judicial Council’s Personal Injuries Guidelines Committee (the “Committee”).

The issue of consent and minors will always have complexities to it given that parental consent is generally required when a minor undergoes a medical procedure. However, a recent decision by the English High Court has illustrated the importance of minors themselves understanding the implications of