Appleby excels in tribunal disputes and is also a go-to name for non-contentious employment matters. The firm has advised large domestic and international corporates and has assisted organisations with Equality Act compliance. Caren Pegg is highly regarded as an ‘exceptional employment lawyer’ with extensive experience in the employment elements of M&A, employment litigation, regulatory issues, and investigations. Juan Thornley provides pensions advice, and Keira Gore is an experienced advocate, particularly regarding equality, equal pay, and discrimination claims. Kyle Mills has experience in tribunal claims, including matters with insurance dimensions.

The team at Cains shows demonstrable breadth regarding its expertise across a varied range of sectors; the group is active in contentious matters, and also advises on staff handbooks and contractual issues. The practice also routinely acts in disciplinary matters, including severance negotiations with senior employees. Katherine Sheerin, who leads the team, is ‘an excellent and experienced employment law practitioner’, possessing distinct experience with senior terminations, restructurings, and issues relating to the Equality Act. Kirsten Porter is a key name for both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

DQ routinely advises clients from the financial services, e-gaming, and government sectors on matters involving senior-level disputes, redundancies, and business transfers. Leanne McKeown spearheads the practice, which also includes Mark Emery, who is active in employment litigation, and Joshua Quinn, who frequently handles unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. Jessica McManus manages various contentious and non-contentious matters, including those involving sensitive issues of sexual harassment allegations. Kim Emery joined the practice from Callin Wild in April 2023.

M&P Legal is a leading player in the employment space, acting for both employers and employees; Unite the Union is a notable client that brings in substantial work for the firm. John Aycock is ‘one of the pre-eminent employment lawyers on the Isle of Man’ and acts for a broad roster of clients, while Amelia Quinn has acted in numerous important cases in the Isle of Man Employment and Equality Tribunal. Lorcan O’Mahony joined the practice from Quinn Legal in May 2023, and David Keates departed for a governmental role in December 2023.

Humphrey & Helfrich is home to several experienced employment law practitioners, and the team actively represents its client base of local authorities and domestic and multinational companies. Oliver Helfrich is an experienced Manx advocate with extensive experience defending public bodies in employment proceedings, while Helen Helfrich has considerable commercial and contractual experience.

The team at Keystone Law secures results for its clients in a range of employment, pensions, and incentives matters. Gillian Christian is an experienced Manx advocate who leads the employment team, with significant experience representing corporate service providers. Andrew Marshall is recognised for his work on significant whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claims, and Rachel Berry handles the employment elements of acquisitions and reorganisations.

MannBenham Advocates Limited is regularly instructed to appear on behalf of businesses and individuals before the Tribunal and High Court, and counts numerous unions on its client roster. Christopher Webb is a skilled litigator and qualified Manx advocate who oversees contentious employment disputes, while Carly Stratton assists clients with non-contentious mandates. Chris Grimson has secured results in employment disputes for both claimants and defendants.