Hayes Solicitors has announced the appointment of Ken Casey as partner and head of its new dedicated corporate law department.

Mr Casey has over 25 years’ experience acting for domestic and international clients, having previously been a senior corporate partner in one of the largest Irish firms for over 18 years.

He has a broad practice covering corporate transactions (mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and restructurings), corporate and company law advisory work, business transfers, business law advice, shareholder agreements and commercial agreements.

David Phelan, managing partner at Hayes Solicitors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Ken to Hayes Solicitors.

“His arrival boosts our corporate and commercial offering and brings a wealth of expertise to the team. Ken’s appointment will no doubt lead to exciting opportunities for growth and will benefit our clients in our position as a commercially focused, business law firm in Ireland.”