Mason Hayes & Curran

Nearly half of Irish real estate experts expect commercial lease terms to become more flexible for both tenants and landlords, a new survey by Mason Hayes & Curran suggests. The business law firm surveyed more than 250 real estate professionals at a recent webinar on landlord and tenant legislat

Mason Hayes & Curran has published a new review of recent and upcoming developments in the cyber/data security space. The business law firm said it aimed to provide a valuable resource for industry stakeholders in an era of rapid technological and legal advancements.

Irish employers find dismissals on performance grounds to be the most difficult to navigate, according to a survey carried out by Mason Hayes & Curran. The business law firm surveyed 450 employers in both the public and private sectors at a recent employment law webinar on navigating effective f

Mason Hayes & Curran is to continue its sponsorship of professional Irish cyclist Megan Armitage for the 2024 season. The business law firm has been sponsoring the 27-year-old athlete since 2022.

Mason Hayes & Curran partner Robert McDonagh welcomes fresh clarification of the one-stop-shop test under the GPDR. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued an opinion on 13 February 2024 clarifying the one-stop-shop (OSS) test and, in particular, what is a “main establishment&rdqu

Most Irish technology business leaders see legal or regulatory risk as the biggest barrier to adopting AI, according to a survey by Mason Hayes & Curran.

Mason Hayes & Curran partners Gearoid Carey and Gerard Kelly highlight the lessons from a recent case involving allegations of 'passing off'. A recent English High Court decision imposed damages on a former employee in favour of his former employer for passing off, damage to reputation and breac

One in four financial services firms are yet to fully grasp the legal implications of the impending Central Bank accountability rules, according to a survey by Mason Hayes & Curran. There are significant gaps in readiness and understanding ahead of the individual accountability framework/senior

Mason Hayes & Curran has reported a seven per cent increase in turnover to €114 million in 2023, its second consecutive year with more than €100 million in revenue. The business law firm said the increase was driven by "robust demand" across its core industry sectors, including a "part

Irish business leaders have expressed concerns over the economic and legal outlook for 2024, according to Mason Hayes & Curran's inaugural Business & Legal Sentiment survey. The survey, which had over 700 responses, revealed that 23 per cent believe the Irish economy will decline and 45 per

More than eight in 10 business leaders are likely to invest in AI tools and technologies this year, according to a survey by Mason Hayes & Curran. The business law firm polled more than 300 attendees at a recent webinar titled 'Artificial Intelligence — When Law and Business Collide', whic

Business law firm Mason Hayes & Curran has published a new legal guide to global regulatory trends and developments in artificial intelligence (AI). The Artificial Intelligence Review covers the EU's AI Act, the first legislative regulation of AI globally, which is expected to pass into law this

Diversity in the Irish aviation industry appears to be stagnant and has in fact declined in recent years, according to Mason Hayes & Curran. The business law firm today published its eighth annual survey of the industry, finding that almost two-thirds (64 per cent) said there had been no improve

Mason Hayes & Curran has announced the appointment of Laura Herangi as a partner and head of the firm’s data solutions group. Ms Herangi has expertise in all areas of data retrieval and management. She primarily advises clients in the management of large-scale discovery projects, informati

Mason Hayes & Curran partner Gerard Kelly and associate Ciara Browne review the first Irish judgment where the High Court's ability to grant Norwich Pharmacal relief has been broadened beyond the scope previously identified by the Supreme Court. The High Court has recently granted an order to th