Mason Hayes & Curran | Five New Healthcare Of Counsel

As Ireland’s healthcare sector continues to grow, we are pleased to promote five senior lawyers to meet rising client demand.

All five new Of Counsel work across our medical law and healthcare practices, serving both public and private clients.

Kevin Power, Head of Medical Law, said the appointments reflect the depth and strength of our healthcare team. He commented: “These promotions recognise five outstanding lawyers who each bring sound judgement, practical insight, and deep sectoral experience. In today’s highly dynamic legal and regulatory landscape, our clients rely on clear, confident guidance. We are proud to support the healthcare sector with one of the largest and most experienced legal teams in the country.”

Aimée Lenehan has nearly 20 years’ experience advising healthcare clients in Ireland and internationally. She specialises in high-stakes professional negligence claims and regulatory hearings. Aimée is a graduate of University College Dublin (UCD) and a member of the Medico-Legal Society of Ireland. She said: “I’m committed to guiding clients through complex proceedings with clarity and rigour, ensuring efficient and fair resolution of matters.”

Caroline Fitzpatrick specialises in defending complex clinical negligence claims and is a long-standing advocate for mediation. She is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin and has been with the firm for 25 years. Caroline commented: “Mediation can often provide a more constructive path forward and help everyone involved reach a resolution with speed.”

David Hickey supports healthcare providers with medical negligence claims, inquests, and inherent jurisdiction applications. Clients rely on his practical and calm guidance when facing challenges. A former Deputy CEO/Head of Registration with the Medical Council, he brings calm and clarity to complex cases. A graduate of UCD, David formerly worked with the Medical Council and is a member of the Medico-Legal Society of Ireland. He said: “My work includes defending clinical claims and guiding clients through coroner’s court inquests, ensuring they feel supported and well prepared.”

Jane O’Neill, a former barrister, brings strategic judgement to litigation and frequently represents healthcare professionals at inquests. She develops litigation strategies tailored to the needs of each healthcare client. Jane holds degrees from UCD, Queen’s University Belfast, and King’s Inns. She commented: “Each case is different, and I develop strategies that reflect the client’s context and goals to ensure that a bespoke approach is taken to each matter.”

Katie McAuliffe advises on the legal challenges that come with delivering care, from inquests to clinical claims. She offers deep insight and assurance so clients can make confident decisions, even in difficult circumstances. Katie is a graduate of University College Cork and a member of the Medico-Legal Society of Ireland. She said: “I focus on providing solution-driven guidance on the complex and often sensitive issues that arise in the healthcare sector and beyond.”

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