Mason Hayes & Curran reappoints Black as managing partner

Irish law firm Mason Hayes & Curran has reselected Declan Black as its managing partner for a third term.

Mr Black, a lifer with the Dublin-based firm, became managing partner in 2013. Since then the law firm’s turnover has doubled and its headcount has risen to more than 500.

Mason Hayes & Curran returned to growth in 2018, with revenue increasing 8 per cent to €82 million, following growth across all of its practice areas.

Mr Black said: “We work very hard to advise clients in an unstuffy, user-friendly way that will deliver the best outcomes for their organisations. We also try to create a working environment that allows everyone in the firm to make a positive contribution to our business. I’m pleased to be able to continue these efforts as managing partner.”

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Mr Black also leads the law firm’s corporate social responsibility activities, which focus on education, particularly for the disadvantaged. The firm said it contributed about 1 per cent of turnover in cash and kind to a number of causes.

It is also lead sponsor of the UCD Sutherland Opportunity, which provides financial resources for students from under-represented groups to pursue a career in law.