Mason Hayes & Curran appoints dispute resolution partner

Mason Hayes & Curran has announced the promotion of Frank Flanagan from senior associate to a partner in the firm’s dispute resolution team.

Mr Flanagan advises a wide range of clients in relation to commercial disputes, insolvency and restructuring, and communications regulation.

Prior to joining the firm, he had a 20-year career in the communications and computer hardware industries, including as Chief Technical Officer of a start-up where he was involved in raising significant venture capital funding and in technology licensing to a Fortune 100 company.

Maurice Phelan, head of dispute resolution, said: “It’s remarkable how often Frank’s background as an electronic engineer proves helpful to clients. He deeply understands the commercial and practical uses of technology, which gives clients in that sector a lot of comfort.

“He can also think like an engineer and brings that mindset to dispute resolution projects which makes a really valuable contribution to achieving each client’s objectives.”

Mr Flanagan said: “I’m very pleased to be admitted to the firm’s partnership. The practice of law is often described as a combination of art and science and I hope I can bring a bit of both to the role.”