
Employment
Europe Guide 2026 : Ireland
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Ranked Individuals
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About
Provided by Beauchamps LLP
Our winning combination of approachable, technically excellent and solutions focussed lawyers has attracted multi-nationals, government & public bodies, regulatory authorities and owner-managed businesses including start-ups to become, and remain clients of Beauchamps' employment & benefits team.
Our dedicated and dynamic team advises and assists HR directors and HR managers, line managers and department heads, directors, CEOs and board members across the full range of contentious and non-contentious employee, governance and business-related issues including: strategic planning, national agreements, the breadth of day-to-day workforce management and HR matters including business immigration, drafting HR policies and procedures, and compliance to reduce risk of claims, protected disclosures, equality law, transfer of undertakings (TUPE), corporate and insolvency support, health and safety, pensions, managing trades union relationships, emergency and reputation management, GDPR and breaches of confidentiality.
Our team has the pragmatism, skillset and solutions focussed approach to guide organisations through complex employment disputes. We are strong supporters of mediation as a method of resolving workplace and organisational disputes. Where this is not possible, we are adept at litigation and risk management, successfully defending our clients' interests before all fora including the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, Labour Court and Workplace Relations Commission.
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The team's advice is consistently practical, strategic and aligned with our business context.
Employment respondentEuropeThe Beauchamps team is very good, responsive and customer-focused, and its advice is always up to date.
Employment respondentEuropeBeauchamps has a very knowledgeable team with an excellent track record.
Employment respondentEuropeBeauchamps is a reliable team that provides expert advice.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Shane Costelloe
Shane Costelloe assists public bodies and corporates with a range of contentious and non-contentious employment mandates.
Shane is a very amenable and knowledgeable lawyer. He is always a pleasure work with.
Employment respondentEuropeShane is great; super personable, practical and always looking for workable solutions.
Employment respondentEuropeShane is one of the most experienced, responsive and service-oriented lawyers that we have had the pleasure of working with.
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Associates to watch 
Associates to watch 
Patrick Watters
Patrick Watters is particularly appreciated for his advice relating to corporate transactions as well as grievances, unfair dismissal and remuneration claims.
Patrick is distinguished by his ability to combine legal precision with practical insight, and by his clear and calm communication style.
Employment respondentEuropeHe is practical, realistic and super personable.
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