Joe O’Malley

As part of the partnership, REI members will have access to legal advice from Hayes across a range of key business areas including employment, property, commercial and regulatory matters.

Joe O’Malley, managing partner of Hayes solicitors LLP, said: “We are delighted to become a Gold Partner of Retail Excellence Ireland. The retail sector is one of the most important pillars of the Irish economy and we are committed to serving retailers with practical and commercially focused legal advice. This partnership is an exciting opportunity to work closely with retailers of all varieties and to help them navigate the legal challenges they face every day.”

Jean McCabe, CEO of Retail Excellence Ireland, said: “We are delighted to welcome Hayes Solicitors as a Gold Partner. The firm’s depth of legal expertise makes them an ideal addition to our partner network. We look forward to the value their legal knowledge and insight will bring to our members.”