Ms O’Shea advises a broad range of clients from hospitals and healthcare organisations to insurers and medical professionals across a wide range of cases. She specialises in medical negligence claims, in particular claims involving complex catastrophic injuries.

Will Carmody, managing partner at Mason Hayes & Curran, said: “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 at Mason Hayes & Curran, added: “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. The promotion reflects the continued expansion of the firm’s Healthcare team, now the largest dedicated legal healthcare team in Ireland.”

Commenting on her appointment, Ms O’Shea said: “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.”