Mason Hayes & Curran promotes Aislinn O'Shea to partner in Ireland's largest dedicated healthcare legal team

Dublin law firm Mason Hayes & Curran has promoted Aislinn O'Shea to partner in its healthcare team, reinforcing the firm's position at the forefront of healthcare law in Ireland as the sector faces a more demanding dispute and regulatory environment.

According to Irish Legal News, O'Shea advises hospitals, healthcare organisations, insurers and medical professionals across a wide range of matters, with a specialism in medical negligence claims involving complex catastrophic injuries. Her promotion reflects both the volume and complexity of work being managed by the firm's healthcare practice.

Managing partner Will Carmody said the appointment recognises O'Shea's standing among clients operating in high-stakes environments. "Healthcare providers are facing a more active dispute and regulatory environment. Aislinn's promotion recognises the calibre of her work and the confidence clients place in her on difficult, high-value matters. She has built strong client relationships by giving clear, practical advice on issues with significant operational and reputational consequences."

Kevin Power, head of the medical law team, said O'Shea brings a combination of technical expertise and practical understanding of how healthcare organisations operate. "Aislinn combines specialist expertise in healthcare claims with a detailed understanding of the operational realities facing healthcare providers and practitioners. Her judgement and analytical approach make her an important adviser to clients operating in a highly scrutinised and demanding environment."

O'Shea said the complexity of challenges facing her clients continues to grow. "Healthcare clients are managing increasingly complex legal and regulatory challenges. I look forward to continuing to support clients across the sector as they manage these pressures and evolving risk environments."

The promotion reflects the continued expansion of Mason Hayes & Curran's healthcare team, which the firm describes as the largest dedicated legal healthcare team in Ireland.

Read the full announcement on O'Shea's promotion in the complete report.