Mason Hayes & Curran names Kevin Hoy as chair

Mason Hayes & Curran has announced the appointment of Kevin Hoy as chair of the firm, taking over from Emer Gilvarry.

Mr Hoy’s extensive legal experience includes business law, financial services and real estate law. He led the firm’s Real Estate department, which has grown to be the largest real estate practice in Ireland. His current work focuses on advising clients on strategic challenges and opportunities, particularly in the voluntary and charity sectors.

Declan Black, managing partner at Mason Hayes & Curran, said: “I am delighted to announce Kevin’s appointment as the firm’s Chair. His pragmatic, collaborative approach is really valued by our clients and staff and he is an exemplar of how to give clients the benefit of both expertise and experience in an unfussy way.

“I would like to thank Emer for her strong leadership during her time as Chair. During her tenure, the firm has become one of the leading law firms in Ireland whilst staying focused on what really matters: looking after clients and developing and encouraging the talent and potential of everyone at Mason Hayes & Curran.”

Mr Hoy said: “I am very pleased to take over from Emer Gilvarry as Chair of Mason Hayes & Curran and to continue her focus on personal development for all staff as well as implementing process innovation in providing excellent and timely service to our clients.”

Ms Gilvarry added: “It has been my pleasure to serve as chair of Mason Hayes & Curran and I look forward to working with Kevin in the coming months as he transitions into his new role.”

Mr Hoy is a committee member of the Urban Land Institute and sits on the conveyancing committee of the Law Society of Ireland.

He is also a board member of a number of charities and has lectured and written on a variety of legal topics.