Dundalk woman promoted to senior role at top Irish law firm

Louth native Jane O’Neill has been promoted to a senior legal position at one of Ireland’s top law firms, Mason Hayes & Curran.

Jane has been appointed Of Counsel, a key advisory role in the firm’s medical law team.

She attended Dun Lughaidh Secondary School in Dundalk before studying law at University College Dublin. Jane also holds degrees from Queen’s University Belfast and King’s Inns.

Her late parents, Malachy and Eileen O’Neill, owned and operated the Pavilion Ballroom in Blackrock, Co. Louth for many years along with Treasure Trove Antiques, situated beside their family home in Ravensdale.

Jane worked as a barrister before joining Mason Hayes & Curran in 2019. She advises on all aspects of healthcare and medical law and frequently represents healthcare professionals at inquests. Jane also acts as an advocate at the Coroner’s Court on behalf of hospitals and health professionals.

Mason Hayes & Curran employs over 650 people across Dublin, London, New York and San Francisco.

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Kevin Power, Head of Medical Law at Mason Hayes & Curran, said: “Jane brings rare insight and authority to complex cases. Her appointment reflects both her significant expertise and the continued growth and demand in the healthcare sector.”

Jane added: “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.”

Mason Hayes & Curran employs over 650 people across Dublin, London, New York and San Francisco