UK Northern Ireland Employment

Adam Brett represents clients in employment tribunal matters and also handles corporate advisory work. He has significant experience in the full range of employment law work for employers.

Adrienne Brock is managing partner and head of the employment practice at Elliott Duffy Garrett. She is a highly experienced and respected employment lawyer who handles contentious and non-contentious matters for a range of employer clients.

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.

Ciara Fulton handles TUPE matters and general employment advisory work, as well as disciplinary and grievance issues. She leads the employment team and is head of Lewis Silkin's Belfast office.

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.

Jan Cunningham leads the employment law practice at Millar McCall Wylie. He is highly regarded in the area, with a broad practice, and has a notable specialism in the sports sector.

Julie Anne Clarke frequently advises on sensitive employment disputes as well as assisting with non-contentious matters.

Orlagh O'Neill heads the employment department at Carson McDowell. She stands out for her work on employment disputes and regularly assists clients with unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.

Paul Gillen has a wealth of experience assisting clients with a broad range of employment matters including TUPE and post-acquisition restructuring, in addition to day-to-day HR support. He is well placed to provide cross-jurisdiction advice across the UK and Ireland as he is tri-qualified.

Rachel Penny frequently advises clients on a range of matters including industrial relations, disciplinary procedures and dismissals.

"Rosemary has shown great insight and knowledge in handling matters regarding employment law. Her advice is straightforward to understand and she is very meticulous in the discussion of strategy and the manner of moving the employment matter to completion."

John McShane leads the employment practice at McCartan Turkington Breen and has extensive experience in employment litigation matters. He has particular expertise in holiday pay and wage deduction cases.

Kiera Lee heads the employment team at Mills Selig and is a highly experienced employment law specialist with a broad practice acting for employers. She handles day-to-day employment matters as well as restructurings, redundancy programmes and TUPE issues.

"Michael is a very safe pair of hands and it gives us confidence to know that he will respond quickly and extremely knowledgeably to any employment-related matter which might arise."

"Patricia is an excellent legal representative who understands our business and industry. She understands the questions we seek advice on and talks us through the possible solutions and helps us work through the solution to completion."

Niall McMullan is an employment partner at Edwards & Co with experience acting for both employees and employers in contentious and non-contentious matters. His expertise spans unfair dismissal and discrimination claims to TUPE and due diligence of commercial transactions.

"Shirley is the best employment solicitor. She takes the pain out of difficult situations and helps identify the best way forward for our business."

Christopher Fullerton specialises in non-contentious matters, including contracts and incentive plans, as well as TUPE and wider employment aspects of commercial transactions. He has additional strengths in handling disputes.

Sarah Cochrane is involved in many of the Carson McDowell team's most significant matters. She has impressive knowledge of industrial tribunal and Fair Employment Tribunal claims.

David Mitchell is an associate in the employment practice with an impressive level of experience in employment litigation, including unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. He has further strength in advising clients on a range of non-contentious matters, including reviewing contracts, policies and commercial agreements.

Belfast-based Kevin Gallagher is a senior associate in the employment practice at Lewis Silkin. He handles employment litigation matters for prominent employers and also handles advisory work.

Nathan Campbell is an associate in the employment team with experience spanning the public, private and third sectors. He is capable of advising on a host of contentious and non-contentious matters from drafting and reviewing contracts and policies to senior exits and grievance processes.