A&L Goodbody LLP maintains its strong reputation as a leading firm in the market, handling the entire spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues for Irish and international clients, displaying extensive expertise in internal investigations in HR cases, corporate transactions and litigation. The team regularly represents employers before the High Court, Labour Court and Workplace Relations Commission. Duncan Inverarity leads the practice and has longstanding experience advising private organisations and public entities on crisis management. Michael Doyle is experienced in handling a broad range of employment and industrial relations matters, including internal HR processes and termination of employment. Noeleen Meehan focuses on whistleblowing and harassment investigations, further supported by Brid NicSuibhne and Triona Sugrue.

The diverse offering at Arthur Cox routinely provides advice on the full spectrum of employment mandates, including day-to-day HR issues, protected disclosures, whistleblowing and employment litigation. The group acts for a diverse client base of universities and well-known global companies. Practice head Kevin Langford is active in handling unfair dismissal, discrimination and other employment disputes before Labour Courts, civil courts and the Workplace Relations Commission. Séamus Given is noted for his expansive knowledge of crisis management and whistleblowing, and protected disclosures. Employer-trade union relationship expert Cian Beecher and corporate transaction and outsourcing specialist Louise O’Byrne are key names of note within the team.

The practice at ByrneWallace LLP provides comprehensive coverage across the full range of employment matters, acting for a varied client roster of major domestic and multinational corporations, trade unions and public authorities. Michelle Ní Longáin heads the practice, regularly assisting public bodies with administrative and equality related employment matters. Michael Kennedy is particularly well regarded for handling trade disputes and TUPE-related matters, while Lorraine Smyth assists clients with outsourcing, restructuring and redundancy processes. Other key names of note include immigration expert Emmet Whelan and industrial dispute expert Loughlin Deegan who regularly represents blue-chip clients on contentious and non-contentious matters.

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP’s team of employment law specialists advise a wide variety of private and public sector employers across the full gamut of contentious and non-contentious matters. The group routinely represents clients in unfair dismissal, termination of employment, disciplinary proceedings and other employment litigation litigation before the High Court and Workplace Relations Commission. Practice head Melanie Crowley assists clients with workplace issues, drafting bespoke employment contracts and HR policies, with a strong focus the technology sector. Ger Connolly advises clients on a wide range of employment issues, with particular expertise in employment-related immigration and TUPE. Ronnie Neville focuses on restructuring, while Elizabeth Ryan is noted for her employee investigations work.

The employment practice at Matheson LLP acts for numerous major domestic and international clients across the technology, pharmaceutical and financial services sectors. Among the team’s specialisms are employment and benefits matters, with the practice having recently expanded its involvement in employment-related immigration and pension issues. The group is headed by Bryan Dunne, who specialises in cross-border employment investigations and litigation before the Irish civil courts and WRC. Geraldine Carr assists clients with workplace investigations and restructuring, while Russell Rochford focuses on issues arising at the intersection between employment and financial service regulatory laws. Crisis management expert Ailbhe Dennehy is known for her expertise in whistleblowing and termination of employment matters. Alice Duffy and Jennifer Bassett were new arrivals in September 2024.

McCann FitzGerald LLP represents clients in a wide range of employment related matters, including data privacy, pension and regulatory mandates. Outside of transactional work, the team handles workplace and corporate investigations, regularly appearing before the Labour Court, High Court and WRC in employment disputes. Mary Brassil leads the team, with a focus on employment and industrial relation issues arising from corporate restructurings, cross-border mergers and redundancies. Terence McCrann maintains a strong reputation for conducting workplace investigations and mediations concerning partnership disputes. Donal Hamilton assists with TUPE and disciplinary proceedings, while Stephen Holst is active in contentious matters.

William Fry LLP is home to a well-balanced advisory and transactional offering, assisting clients in the construction, financial institutions, healthcare and tech industries. Made up of dedicated employment specialists, the team is particularly well known for its handling of corporate restructuring and employment issues, with emphasis on immigration and workplace health and safety. On the contentious side, the team handles matters involving discrimination, unfair dismissals and terminations for senior executives. Practice head Catherine O’Flynn is known for her focus on equality law aspects, while Alicia Compton has longstanding experience in advising companies in the public, technology and retail sectors. Jeffrey Greene is active on handling restructuring, outsourcing and TUPE matters.

Addleshaw Goddard's employment group assists domestic and foreign clients with a range of individual and collective employment law matters, from day-to-day advice to major corporate transactions to complex employment investigations. The team regularly handles board-level disputes before the Supreme Court, High Court, Labour Court and WRC. Maura Connolly, who specialises in handling contentious and non-contentious employment law aspects, co-heads the practice with David Cantrell, who has vast expertise in assisting multinational employers with immigration issues. Key names within the practice include David Heneghan, who provides support on employment-related immigration matters, and Lorna Osborne, who focuses on pension law matters.

The practice at Anne O'Connell Solicitors handles mandates for a broad roster of domestic and international clients, including start-ups. The team also specialises in representing clients before Labour Courts, High Courts, and WRC. Anne O’Connell heads the practice, and is known for her experience in handling employment and protected disclosure law disputes. Laura Killelea advises public and private sector employers on employment law issues such as employee complaints and investigation processes, exit negotiations and severance agreements. Jenny Wakely focuses on dispensing clients with disciplinary procedures, grievance investigations, drafting of employment contracts, and redundancy processes.

DLA Piper Ireland LLP advises a diverse client base of aviation, financial services, technology, telecommunications, pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies on the full spectrum of employment matters. Ciara McLoughlin leads the team and has substantial experience in matters involving discrimination against transgender people, sexual harassment investigations and senior executive departures. Orla O’Leary is recommended for TUPE, outsourcing transactions, and collective redundancies. Since publication, Alice Duffy left the firm.

The practice at Eversheds Sutherland offers the full range of employment advice to both Irish and international clients, particularly in relation to staff downsizing, discrimination issues, protected disclosure claims and TUPE matters. Joanne Hyde leads the team and is particularly adept at advising multinational clients on employment, HR aspects of transactions, industrial relations issues and redundancy processes. Julie Galbraith is experienced in handling contentious matters before the Labour Court and WRC and often dispenses advice on employment implications of corporate share and asset sales, and the transfer of employees. The team was bolstered by the arrival of Marie Claire Scullion, who joined from Whitney Moore in January 2024.

Hayes Solicitors LLP's caseload consists of a range of issues, including TUPE mandates, disciplinary proceedings, discrimination allegations, and termination issues. Experienced employment litigator Breda O’Malley leads the team, and stands out for her mediation skills. Anne Lyne specialises in whistleblowing and equality claims, while Catherine Jane O’Rourke has extensive knowledge of workplace investigations, statutory compliance, redundancies and dismissals. Niamh Cassidy and Jamie Doddy regularly assist public and private sector employers and employees.

LK Shields Solicitors LLP‘s practice acts for domestic and international clients on the full gamut of employment issues involving labour law, immigration, employee benefits and transactional work, the practice also handles contentious mandates. Team head Aoife Bradley is noted for her extensive expertise in employment, equality, and industrial relations law, regularly advising employers on senior management issues. Ciara O’Kennedy is particularly adept at advising on the exit of senior executives in shareholder disputes.

RDJ LLP is known for assisting clients with the full spectrum of employment law matters, from workplace investigations and HR restructuring processes to day-to-day issues regarding employment policies and contracts, and employee relations issues. Practice head Jennifer Cashman has substantial contentious expertise and experience in handling disputes before the WRC, Labour Court and civil courts. David McCarroll has notable experience in protected disclosure claims, with a particular focus on the life sciences sector. Antoinette Vahey specialises in employment rights claims and industrial relations disputes, while Michelle Ryan focuses on TUPE-related matters.

The practice at Beauchamps LLP often acts for public and private sector clients in an array of employment matters, including restructurings and collective redundancies. Sandra Masterson Power, who has significant expertise in handling contentious and non-contentious employee governance and business-related issues, heads the practice. Paul Gough primarily focuses on mandates concerning the dismissal of employees, and compliance-related projects. The team is further strengthened by the arrival of Shane Costelloe, who is knowledgeable in HR matters and the drafting of employment contracts.

The team at DAC Beachcroft Dublin advises both domestic and foreign companies on unfair dismissal, discrimination and TUPE-related matters. Since research concluded, Barry Reynolds and Christopher Ryan left the firm.

The employment team at Fieldfisher is led by Barry Walsh, who specialises in industrial relations issues arising from M&A, outsourcing and redundancy situations. The team operates in several highly regulated sectors, such as insurance, financial services and pharmaceuticals, handling recruitment and termination of employment, and HR mandates. On the contentious side, the department regularly represents clients before the WRC, Labour Court and civil courts.

The 'exceptional' employment practice at Philip Lee LLP is known for its broad expertise in immigration and employment rights mandates. Practice head Patrick Walshe is well-versed in pension-related issues and WRC claims. The 'outstanding' Cian Moriarty  regularly assists both public and private sector clients with immigration issues.

Whitney Moore acts for its varied client list of public and private sector clients in matters involving disciplinary actions and the restructuring  of workforces, and unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claims. Managing partner John Lynch specialises in recruitment issues and the termination of senior executives. Practice head Emma Richmond assists international tech clients with the establishment of their employment structures. Marie Claire Scullion left the firm in January 2024.

Lavelle Partners LLP handles the full spectrum of employment law matters, including employment contracts, HR operations, disciplinary processes and unfair dismissal claims. The team has sector-specific experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, with a focus on protected disclosures. Marc Fitzgibbon heads the team, advising domestic and global clients on employment rights and pension law, while Nikita Kelly is an expert in equality, bullying and harassment claims.

The diverse offering at Lewis Silkin Ireland LLP is noted for its expertise in equality proceedings, disciplinary investigations, and trade union issues. The group is also known for handling contentious issues, often representing clients before the WRC, labour court and civil courts. Síobhra Rush, who assists international and Irish clients on due diligence and transactional issues, co-heads the practice alongside Linda Hynes, who routinely advises on data privacy and business immigration issues. Catherine Hayes is a key name within the practice.

Maples Group's broad offering acts for numerous corporate clients in workplace investigations, discrimination claims, and whistleblowing matters. The team is headed by Karen Killalea, who is known for assisting clients with employee privacy, GDPR, and gender pay gap issues, with her deep expertise in equality law. Ciara Ní Longaigh is active on termination of employment, promotion and redundancy matters associated with immigration.

Ogier's varied workload includes a wide variety of mandates involving unfair dismissals, misconduct, discrimination and employee grievances. Bláthnaid Evans heads the team, exhibiting deep knowledge of gender pay gap issues, protected disclosures and mass redundancies, while Mary Gavin focuses on workplace issues.

Pinsent Masons LLP frequently assists both local and international clients with employment matters in Ireland, such as acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and trade union recognitions. The team operates in several highly regulated sectors, including financial services, technology, construction and healthcare. The 'outstanding' Deirdre Lynch leads the practice and is praised by clients for her 'fantastic attention to detail and comprehensive knowledge'.

Walkers handles a varied array of mandates for clients from a wide range of sectors, including hospitality, construction, technology, aviation and financial services. The group has notable expertise in whistleblowing matters, internal investigations and harassment claims. Susan Battye leads the practice with her extensive knowledge of senior management issues, corporate redundancies and restructurings. Since publication, Jennifer Bassett left the firm.

BHSM LLP's team routinely handles cross-border matters, assisting corporate clients with discrimination related issues, unfair dismissal claims, WRC complaints and TUPE regulations. The team headed by the 'highly knowledgeable' Richard Lee, who specialises workplace investigations and industrial relations matters.

Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP's team is particularly active in the healthcare sector, displaying broad expertise in trade union agreements, redundancies, discrimination issues, and unfair dismissal claims. Emily Sexton heads the group, advising on workplace stress claims and employer’s liability claims, in addition to handling liability claims for government bodies and insurers. Litigator Eamon Harrington has vast experience representing employees and employers in termination of employment and disciplinary matters.

EY Law Ireland frequently acts for its diverse client base, which spans the financial service, technology and manufacturing industries. The team’s key strengths lie in employment issues, including mass redundancies, employment agreements, restructuring and disciplinary hearings. Department head Deirdre Malone has extensive experience in whistleblowing, employee relations issues, and collective redundancies.

Flynn O'Driscoll assists a broad range of public and private sector clients with domestic and cross-border employment issues. The team is noted for its knowledge of strategic employment issues and industrial relations. With a strong focus on individual and collective redundancies, Caoimhe Heery jointly leads the practice alongside Claire McDermott, who regularly advises on protected disclosures and disciplinary and immigration matters.

Boutique employment firm GQ | LITTLER handles a wide variety of mandates, including unfair dismissal claims, restructurings, disciplinary investigations and TUPE regulations. The team is led by litigator Niall Pelly, who is an expert in whistleblowing claims and High Court employment injunctions. Alison Finn is particularly adept at handling matters concerning HR processes, and the drafting employment of policies.