Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 1
About
Provided by ByrneWallace LLP
Regarded nationally and internationally as the leaders in employment law in Ireland, the ByrneWallace LLP Employment Law team has unrivalled experience advising large domestic and international clients, both private and public, across all industry sectors. It also has particular expertise in administrative law and pensions law and in recent years, has advised on some of the most high profile landmark pensions cases in Ireland. The team is also renowned for its excellence in client service and a proven track record advising on complex and novel employment issues.
Chambers Review
ByrneWallace has a widely admired and respected employment team providing top-quality advice on the whole spectrum of labour law matters, including terminations, unfair dismissals, disciplinary matters, discrimination claims, protected disclosures and whistle-blowing cases. It also assists with restructurings, collective redundancies and TUPE mandates. The team is experienced in public sector work, with a proven track record of advising the Irish government on a range of policy and procedural issues in the field. It advises on GDPR compliance for both public and private sector entities.
Strengths
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"ByrneWallace have excellent all-round knowledge of employment law from a theoretical perspective and also from a very practical perspective."
"ByrneWallace's corporate knowledge is important, and their understanding of our business is key to the service they provide to us."
"They always act promptly and deliver necessary opinions in a timely manner."
"ByrneWallace have excellent all-round knowledge of employment law from a theoretical perspective and also from a very practical perspective."
"ByrneWallace's corporate knowledge is important, and their understanding of our business is key to the service they provide to us."
"They always act promptly and deliver necessary opinions in a timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Kennedy is recognised for his longstanding experience in the employment law market. In addition to his notable expertise in industrial disputes, he advises on non-contentious TUPE issues, restructuring, protected disclosure and matters involving top executives.
"Michael Kennedy is simply excellent technically, but also approachable and reasonable and an extremely safe pair of legal hands."
Michelle Ní Longáin maintains an excellent reputation in the Ireland employment market. She is particularly skilled at advising clients in the public sector on the implementation of domestic and EU-mandated directives in relation to matters such as data protection, protected disclosures, whistle-blowing and discrimination.
"Michelle is a superb solicitor to work with on complex matters."
Loughlin Deegan has notable experience handling challenging employment topics, with a particular focus on allegations of misconduct by employees, disciplinary procedures, protected disclosures and GDPR matters.
"Loughlin Deegan is an exceptional solicitor with deep insight in matters of employment law."
"Loughlin is a very balanced and pragmatic solicitor who navigates complex workplace issues with empathy."
Emmet Whelan has experience in restructuring mandates and unfair dismissal cases, and advises a clientele that includes prominent government entities as well as major private companies. He also assists with employment issues arising from corporate restructurings, the implementation of protected disclosure policies, disciplinary matters and investigations.
"Emmet Whelan does excellent work."
Liam Connellan's pensions practice covers a range of issues, from scheme wind-ups and transfers to advising on corporate transactions and IORP II compliance. He assists with both the corporate and trustee sides, handling both contentious and non-contentious mandates.
"Liam is attentive to our requirements and is able to explain the complexity of a topic to non-experts very well."
"Liam is very friendly, approachable and extremely easy to work with."
Elaine Kelly is highly regarded for her ability to advise clients in the public sector on the interpretation of directives and statutory norms related to employment.
"Elaine demonstrates an unwavering commitment to ensuring my needs are met and my concerns are addressed. Her attention to detail and responsiveness throughout the entire process sets her apart."
"Elaine Kelly is technically good and gives good advice."
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