About

Provided by A&L Goodbody

The Employment team at A&L Goodbody is the largest specialist employment law group in Northern Ireland. The team assists and advises organisations across a variety of sectors on a wide range of employment related issues.

Particular areas of expertise include: strategic restructuring matters, succession planning and workforce audits for due diligence purposes; practical understanding and application of TUPE protocols; litigation handling; trade unions advice; corporate migration; employee data audits; corporate transactions; dispute resolution processes and preparation of submissions and attendance before the Courts and the Industrial and Fair Employment Tribunals.

The team is a thought leader in the market, providing advisory and bespoke training services for clients on all HR matters and notably, on Tribunal representation and key developments in employment law. The team regularly provides employment law updates for HR practitioners, company directors and in-house counsel.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • Tribunal and High Court representation

  • Drafting, maintenance and training on HR policies and protocols

  • Corporate migration and Visa advices

  • Trade Union recognition and relationship

  • Employment transactional advice on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
    transactions

  • Discrimination awareness and training for management

  • Policies and procedures

  • Service agreements

Chambers Review

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Employment: Employer - Northern Ireland

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What the Team is Known For

A&L Goodbody offers a comprehensive employment service that advises on matters ranging from restructures and TUPE to employment litigation and mediation. The firm is notable for its expertise and client following in the retail sector. Its employment lawyers also act for an enviable array of public and private sector clients in the media, finance and utility sectors.

Work Highlights

  • A&L Goodbody advised Kingsbridge Private Hospital on a £300 million investment from Exponent.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Aisling Byrne
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Aisling Byrne
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Aisling Byrne regularly represents employers in employment disputes involving discrimination, whistle-blowing and unfair dismissal claims. She is additionally well placed to advise on non-contentious employment matters.

Aisling is an excellent employment lawyer.

Gareth Walls
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Gareth Walls
Head of Employment
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Head of the employment team at A&L Goodbody, Gareth Walls has a broad practice, providing businesses with advice on their day-to-day operations as well as contentious issues relating to discrimination and harassment.

Gareth is the best in class in this jurisdiction.

Gareth is really strong in his advice and he demonstrates a deep understanding of our business needs.

Shirley Blair
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Shirley Blair
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Shirley Blair is particularly noted for her contentious expertise and handling of tribunal claims.

Shirley is an excellent lawyer with a proven track record with clients. She has a wealth of experience and skill, and is superb when it comes to challenging matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
A&L Goodbody

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Employment

Aisling Byrne
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Aisling Byrne
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Gareth Walls
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Gareth Walls
Head of Employment
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Shirley Blair
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Shirley Blair
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Band 3

Members

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Gareth Walls

Gareth Walls

Head of Department

Rob Tubman

Clients

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Abercrombie & Fitch (Hollister)

Allstate NI

British Airways

Dalradian Gold Limited

GlaxoSmithKline

MAC/Estee Lauder

Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce

Northern Ireland Water

Poundland

The Irish Football Association

Industries

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Banks

Charities / Not for Profit

Commercial & Professional Services

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Education

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Media

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Telecommunications

Utilities