Mason Hayes & Curran appoints new dispute resolution partner

Dublin firm Mason Hayes & Curran has announced the appointment of Peter Johnston as a partner in the firm’s dispute resolution team.

Mr Johnston works in commercial litigation, mediation and related advisory work and has extensive experience in the resolution of disputes through the Irish Courts, including the Commercial Court.

He has a wide range of experience in corporate disputes, in particular multi-jurisdictional contractual and tortious disputes in a variety of matters, including advising underwriters, brokers and individuals with regard to assorted indemnity claims.

The former senior associate has extensive experience of advising clients in matters involving financial litigation and acts for a number of professional advisory firms, in particular accountancy firms, in defence of a variety of professional negligence claims.

Maurice Phelan, head of dispute resolution at Mason Hayes & curran, said: “We are delighted to announce Peter’s appointment as a partner in the Dispute Resolution team.

“His skills and experience further strengthen our team’s position as the leading dispute resolution practice in the country, with a firm focus on the cross-sectoral needs of our clients.”

Mr Johnston lectures on the topic of litigation in the Law Society of Ireland and was co-author of the Ireland chapter in the PLC Dispute Resolution Handbook/Arbitration Handbook.