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Meet Our New Partners

We are delighted to announce the promotion of four new partners, further solidifying our position as a legal leader in Ireland.

New Real Estate Partner, Stephen Cowhey

L-R: Stephen Cowhey with Vanessa Byrne and Michael Doran We are pleased to announce the promotion of Stephen Cowhey to partner in our market-leading  Real Estate team . Stephen supports clients through the entire real estate project lifecycle, from acquisition, development and financing to operation and sale. Having worked on...

EU Cybersecurity Laws

In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the amount of legislation generated at an EU level with a view to improving cybersecurity across Europe. The Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2), the Cyber Resilience Act, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the EU Cybersecurity Act are each aimed at...

Breach of Confidence and Injunctions

A recent English court decision looked at whether injunctions are a suitable remedy for stopping breaches of confidentiality. The court concluded that if someone breaks a confidentiality agreement and it is hard for the wronged party to prove and receive damages, an injunction will be an appropriate solution. We examine the decision.

New Employment Law Partner, Kim Bowen

We are pleased to announce the promotion of  Kim Bowen  to partner in our  Employment Law & Benefits  team. The firm now employs over 600 staff in Ireland, the UK and the US, dedicated to delivering bespoke, innovative client solutions. Kim specializes in  Business Immigration , offering expert advice to...

Compensation for Dismissal

The Workplace Relations Commission has made another landmark award of compensation in recent weeks. A leading academic at a third-level institution was awarded €300,000 in compensation for being unfairly dismissed by his employer. We review the impact of this decision and what employers can do next.

ICO’s Guidelines on Transparency When Using Health Data

The UK ICO has recently published guidelines on transparency in health and social care. We look at the implications for organisations, including those looking to use personal data for research.

New Health & Prosecutions Partner, Fiona McNulty

We are pleased to expand our  Health & Prosecutions  team with the promotion of  Fiona McNulty  to partner. Fiona advises  technology  companies and other large organizations on their obligations in criminal and regulatory matters. Her extensive expertise in criminal law, from both a prosecution and...

AIE Obligations for Renewable Energy Operators?

A recent Supreme Court decision indicates that private energy generators could be considered to be ‘public authorities’. As a result, they may be subject to the environmental information regulatory regime, which imposes significant obligations on ‘public authorities’ to make ‘environmental information’ available on request. We consider the...

Termination, Bond Calls and Architect’s Certificates

We examine a recent Commercial Court judgment dealing with termination under the RIAI Form of Contract and the contractual requirements for a making a subsequent call on a performance bond.

Report on the Role of the Data Protection Officer

The European Data Protection Board’s recent report on the role of data protection officers identifies several issues and ways in which shortcomings can be addressed by companies. We look at the key learnings and set out why companies should consider the report carefully before assessing their compliance position.

New Corporate Partner, Angela Freeman

Martin Kelleher, Head of Corporate, with new partner Angela Freeman   We are pleased to announce the expansion of our  Corporate  team, with the promotion of  Angela Freeman  to partner. Angela brings a wealth of experience in the  Technology  and  Life Sciences  sectors. She has deep...

Ireland: Happy St Patrick's Day 2023 From all at Mason Hayes & Curran

We would like to wish our contacts and friends at home and abroad a very Happy St. Patrick's Day from all at Mason Hayes & Curran.

Ireland: New Head of London Office Ron Boucher

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Boucher as Head of our London Office.

Screening of Third Country Transactions Bill 2022 - Key Features of Ireland’s First Foreign Investment Regime

The long-awaited Screening of Third Country Transactions Bill 2022 represents a landmark development in Ireland's M&A landscape. We outline the key features of Ireland's first foreign investment regime.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

Normally in March we host and visit friends around the world in honour of St. Patrick's Day. This year we have to do something a little bit different. Our staff have taken pictures from all over Ireland to share with you and some of our international team share their own special greetings.