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Tughans

Employment

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Our employment team advises on all general non-contentious matters and often represents clients at tribunals and in court. With over 60 years’ collective experience and a breadth of knowledge that spans NI and ROI, England and Wales, we cover all aspects of recruitment, employment monitoring, disciplinary procedures, long-term absence and contract enforcement. 

We also act and advise on pension issues and statutory obligations in the rest of the UK and in RoI.

Industries (12)

  • Banks
  • charity
  • commercial and professional services
  • manufacture
  • construction
  • government
  • engineering
  • software and computing
  • technology
  • hardware
  • transport
  • utilities

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Employment - Northern Ireland

What the Team is Known For
Tughans advises major corporate clients on contentious and non-contentious matters across multiple jurisdictions. The team is experienced in handling the employment and pensions aspects of M&A transactions. The firm is noted for its activity in tribunal proceedings and also high-profile class action and injunction proceedings.
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Work Highlights

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  • Tughans advised 57 Stars on all employment aspects of its £7.5 million investment into Axial3D.

Strengths

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  • They are responsive, pragmatic and take the time to understand our business needs to ensure advice makes sense in our context.

    Employment respondentUK

  • The lawyers I have worked with in Tughans are very knowledgeable in employee relations legislation, and they provide information and guidance in a clear, professional and timely manner.

    Employment respondentUK

  • Tughans is a very reputable legal firm with a comprehensive range of services and support teams. They have provided us with prompt, detailed advice and guidance.

    Employment respondentUK

  • Their combination of responsiveness, thoroughness and client-focused approach sets them apart, making them a reliable and trusted partner for employment law matters.

    Employment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Patricia Rooney
    Patricia Rooney

    Patricia Rooney

    Patricia Rooney handles a wide range of employment law matters, including advice on unfair dismissal and discrimination matters, disciplinary processes and TUPE and outsourcing issues.

    • Patricia's depth of knowledge and commercial awareness makes her stand out from other lawyers in the market.

      Employment respondentUK

    • Patricia is a terrific support, especially when dealing with complex and delicate issues.

      Employment respondentUK
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  • Jack Balmer
    Jack Balmer

    Jack Balmer

    Jack Balmer is a director at Tughans and is qualified in Northern Ireland and in England and Wales. He advises clients on all aspects of employment law, including TUPE processes and senior employee exits.

    • Jack provides excellent advice in line with best practice and in a timely manner. He is able to quickly understand the business situation and context.

      Employment respondentUK

    • Jack is super knowledgeable on English law and gives practical advice followed up with clear guidance.

      Employment respondentUK
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Ranked Individuals at Tughans (2)

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