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In an increasingly regulated world, the balance to be struck between allowing regulated professionals to maintain their own private lives whilst at the same time ensuring effective regulation is a source of some debate and one which is frequently re-calibrated.

As waiting times in hospitals, clinics and GP practices increase, those with managerial responsibilities in a healthcare setting should note with interest the recent decision of the UK Supreme Court in the case of Darnley v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust (2018) UKSC 50.

Hayes solicitors has again been recognised in the latest edition of IFLR1000 with Ken Casey and Michael Hanley recommended for M&A and Banking.

The Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018, currently progressing through the third stage of Dáil Éireann, seeks to strengthen the effectiveness of the Coroner’s inquest and to modernise an area of law which has for some time been identified as requiring significant reform.

In his 2018 budget speech, the Minister for Finance indicated that it was intended that the Vacant Site Levy be increased to 7% of the market value of the site.

Katy Meade, Partner in the Healthcare team at Hayes solicitors appeared on Today with Sean O’Rourke to talk about her transition from nursing to a law career.