Cian Clinch, partner in the Commercial & Business Team at Hayes Solicitors LLP.

Cian Clinch

Partner

cclinch@hayes-solicitors.ie

Cian is a partner in the Commercial & Business team at Hayes solicitors.

Cian advises clients on a wide range of commercial and corporate matters, mainly in the retail, hospitality, advertising and charity sectors.

Expertise

Cian is a partner in the Commercial & Business team at Hayes solicitors.

He is highly experienced in drafting and negotiating  commercial agreements, drafting and advising on terms and conditions of sale and the legal aspects of marketing and advertising campaigns. His corporate work includes advising clients on shareholder and partnership agreements, the sale and acquisition of businesses, and company law compliance matters.

Cian has significant experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, with a particular focus on shareholder disputes, contract disputes and enforcement.

Experience

Commercial Agreements – represents clients in the negotiation and drafting of commercial and technology agreements, including licence agreements, software agreements and master services agreements.

Advertising and Marketing – advises a large number of advertising and marketing agencies in relation to advertising campaigns, contract negotiations, greenwashing, and gaming and lotteries matters.

Commercial Court Litigation – advised in numerous high profile and complex disputes covering a broad range of business and regulatory issues.

Regulated professions –advises professionals and regulators in professional conduct matters, including acting for the Registrar of Architects in fitness to practise inquiries.

Charity law – lead advisor to Charities Institute Ireland and advises a number of charities in relation to governance, fundraising and charity law matters.

Enforcement disputes – represents financial institutions, hedge funds and receivers in connection with a variety of enforcement disputes, including applications for summary judgment, vacant possession and mareva injunctions.

Data protection law – advises companies and State bodies on their data protection obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and E-Privacy law.

Defamation – acted on a number of high profile defamation cases before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

‘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.’
Legal 500 2025
‘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.’
Legal 500 2025
‘Cian Clinch has been excellent. Always available and level headed with a great strategic approach to complex litigation.’
Legal 500 2025
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