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Hayes Solicitors names five new partners
(L to R): Pamela Fitzpatrick, Patrick Scott, Katie Nugent, Orla Canavan, Joe O’Malley, Owen Burke, Gill Cotter, Michael Kelly, and Niamh O’Herlihy. (Pic: Hayes Solicitors)
13 May 2025 corporate law Print

Hayes Solicitors names five new partners

Dublin-based law firm Hayes Solicitors has announced nine promotions – including five new partners – across its practice areas.

Joe O’Malley (managing partner) said that the promotions reflected the firm’s continued growth and would enhance the service that it delivered to clients.

“The promoted candidates have demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication to the firm and its client-service delivery,” he added.

New partners

The new partners are:

  • Pamela Fitzpatrick (commercial and business),
  • Gill Cotter (commercial and business),
  • Michael Kelly (commercial litigation and dispute resolution),
  • Fergal Mullins (healthcare), and
  • Owen Burke (private client team).

Hayes has also promoted three lawyers to become senior associates:

  • Niamh O’Herlihy (healthcare),
  • Katie Nugent (healthcare), and
  • Patrick Scott (corporate).

Orla Canavan has been promoted to associate in the firm’s employment-law team.

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