‘ALG have consistently delivered and supported our company throughout our relationship. Their knowledge and ability to offer clear, concise and honest guidance and advice has not been matched by any other firm we have worked with. Their diverse and personable teams are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Michael Doyle and Tara Smyth have been an outstanding support. Their abundant knowledge, coupled with their honesty and ability to communicate effectively on concerns and risks has meant our company can make decisions efficiently and with comfort.’

‘The level of knowledge the team display about our business and making the effort to get to know our culture and how we work is impressive – the standard is maintained across the team no matter who we deal with.’

‘Séamus Given – recognised as the standout employment lawyer in the Irish market for many years. Unrivalled experience and expertise and a pleasure to work with. Louise O’Byrne – very impressive. All over the detail and delivers advice calmly and confidently.’

‘The employment unit of Arthur cox is the only unit that we use for employment matters in the RoI. We have a high level of knowledge in employment law matters internally and when we have a question, it is usually complex and sometimes reasonably novel. In this context, Arthur Cox have the expertise at the requisite level to be able to discuss it through with us, towards getting to the best solution.’ 

‘We usually deal with Kevin Langford who is one of the foremost employment solicitors in Ireland. Kevin is reflective, thorough and practical and works with us towards getting the best solution or outcome.’ 

‘Emmet Whelan is a very good employment lawyer that we have worked with for many years. He consistently provides good clear advice, is very available and turns work around quickly.’ 

‘Loughlin Deegan goes well beyond expectations. He is superb, very responsive and provides excellent advice. Most of all, he goes beyond the norm to provide excellent customer service.’

‘The teams in Byrne Wallace Shields are subject matter experts, creative and practical and work to find the best solution to fit your company and the issue at hand. They keep up to date with what is happening in employment law and anything that impacts on this. I deal with Elaine Kelly, Michael Kennedy, Michelle Ní Longáin, Loughlin Deegan and I highly recommend them.’

‘Catherine O’Flynn – stellar record in meeting clients’ expectations. Thinks outside the box in ways around matters in hand. Lovely to deal with.’

‘It’s an absolute pleasure to liaise with Elizabeth Ryan, she is so personable, kind and approachable. I feel confident and empowered in decisions, having sought advice and guidance from Elizabeth. She listens very attentively to gather all information, she is with you all the way through the process and partners with you throughout the journey, always feeling fully supported by how she engages with you.’

‘I have ‘rought MHC with me through 5 different companies solely based on the quality of the work that Ronnie Neville (Employment Law Partner) gives to clients. His unique ability to find creative, boundary-pushing and yet pragmatic advice/work is next level (and I am working with legal teams around the world). His willingness to truly sit as a ‘partner to the business’ – he asks the difficult but necessary questions and pushes at times – is where he really added value.’ 

‘The size and depth of their group with 27 employment specialists and a large number at each grade is a great strength and allows for dedicated client service. They have very strong experience and understanding of the FS regulatory environment and of how the CBI influences how employers deal with employment law issues. This is a unique advantage that Matheson delivers to us in a trusted, knowledgeable way.’

‘Matheson provide consistency in the client team, with the partners having worked with our company for many years so they are familiar with our culture, approach and past cases. Even where people come and go, they are replaced with strong advisers who are well briefed on the business so can quickly tailor their advice.’

‘Russell Rochford – navigates through ambiguity and really knows our business.’

‘The team of McCann FitzGerald LLP combines deep legal expertise with in-depth knowledge about local market standards and best practices in Ireland. They are always very responsive and capable of providing commercially sound and client tailored advice. Further, the firm has broad experience with local implementation of global projects.’ 

‘Mary Brassil and Dara O’Toole both have outstanding legal expertise and deep knowledge of market standards in the field of Irish employment law. They were capable of providing client-tailored and commercially sound advice at all times when implementing a large global restructuring project in Ireland. Mary and Dara are all always very responsive and one can rely on them.’ 

‘Mary Brassil and Dara O’Toole have been excellent in the level of support they have provided. Not only were they on hand to provide fast support, their knowledge was exceptional. They were practical and were able to balance the legal requirements with the company requirements to ensure the Company was always compliant.’

‘Best law firm I ever encountered. Fast, efficient, honest and so pleasant.’ 

‘Maura Connolly was an absolute pleasure to deal with and just got the job done. Professional, honest and really thorough.’ 

‘Very good and useful advice. Proactive in keeping us updated on legal developments. Never a delay at Addleshaw Goddard’s end.’ 

‘I have worked with Anne O’Connell solicitors since our company opened in April 2019. Anne and the team have been second to none in all aspects of employment law. Anne has been highly hands-on and available, as has her team, especially at short notice.’ 

‘They make it very personable and communication is clear for a non legal person and you just feel they are on your side at all times and working to get you the best outcome while maintaining clarity on pros and cons of decisions or approaches being taken – they keep the human touch while never wavering from the legal aspect.’

‘I think what makes AOC unique is the level of expertise and the size of the team, meaning you still get a lot of 1:1 expert advice from those who have decades in the industry without having to go through layers and layers of hierarchy / management to get that knowledge and support. As it’s a bit smaller you still get that personalised support that comes with firms of this size.’

‘The lawyers we have dealt with have been very knowledgeable, understanding and commercial in their approach to our business, which has been useful with some trickier situations.’

‘Great access to cross functional experts who provide a joined up approach in advising on an issue and presenting a recommendation.’ 

‘I deal directly with Marie Claire Scullion and my experience with her at this firm has been she is very efficient and will provide a top level of detail and available options. If I need a call she will always make herself available at short notice.’

‘Hayes are amazing. I have worked with a large number of legal firms over the years and none of them compare to Hayes. Hayes are prompt, responsive, understanding, they always give great advice, they are good value for money, they make you feel like you are the only person they are supporting, they are highly knowledgeable and they understand the commercial reality of a business.’ 

‘An ability to develop trusting, grounded relationships. Breda O’Malley has been exceptional, as has Niamh Cassidy.’ 

‘Breda O’Malley’s deep knowledge, professionalism, and personable approach have been truly impressive. Furthermore, their dedication to being results-driven has consistently led to outstanding outcomes. Catherine Jane O’Rourke’s extensive knowledge, professionalism, and approachable demeanour have made our interactions both pleasant and productive.’

‘RDJ offer comprehensive and well rounded employment services, from policy review to expertise in employee relations and the WRC.’

‘The team has a breadth of knowledge and can bespoke this quickly to the particular company they are working with.’

‘They are a true partner in every sense and the collaboration with our team has brought about positive outcomes in many challenging HR situations.’

‘Excellent Team. Always available even at very notice. Advice is concise and to the point. Will always respond promptly when additional information is sought by us as a client. Very good Employment Law division.’

‘Patrick Watters is the normal point of contact and will always make himself available at short notice for a meeting, advice, etc. His response letters are always concise but very detailed and cover all aspects of the brief.’

‘Beauchamps provide one point of contact which is invaluable in referring us to specialisms in the company. They provide a personal, friendly service with an impressive response time. They have a huge range of specialisms that work for us as a charity with varied and complex issues.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable and highly responsive. They are not only great on general advice but also handling complex employment matters.’

‘It’s quite simply their responsiveness and thoroughness. They are exceptional at both.’

‘Open, knowledgeable, excellent with the relevant processes.’

‘The health industry knowledge of the entire team is excellent, as is their knowledge and experience with employment law, especially public sector employment. We deal with a number of key individuals but one of their strengths is the ability for other members of their team to pick up and understand complex issues, straight away if our regular team are unavailable.’

‘Barry Walsh has provided exceptional support over a number of years, frequently at very short notice.’

‘Barry Walsh is a pleasure to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable in the area, while still being commercially minded.’

‘Although they are a small team, they seem to punch well above their weight.’

‘They develop strong relations with their clients and are very responsive.’

‘Both Cian Moriarty and Patrick Walshe make the effort to go the extra mile in order to get the best results for us.’

‘I worked specifically with John Lynch who was each of calm, experienced, responsive, solutions-focused, practical, pragmatic and extremely empathetic in quite stressful scenarios. His immediate understanding of the situation marked him out from his competitors. I was hugely impressed by his ability to keep a perspective on everything and would trust his absolute discretion at all times.’ 

‘John Lynch not only provided sound legal advice but also took the time to understand the intricacies of our unique sector, offering tailored solutions that go beyond mere compliance. His ability to anticipate challenges before they arose was invaluable. He explained the legal risks involved in our particular case and balanced that with our organisational needs, finding a sound resolution.’ 

‘Emma Richmond is superb at responding to any query in a timely and clear manner. She understands the dynamics and issues that can surround some employment issues (e.g. redundancy) from the perspectives of both the employer and the employees which is a great asset.’ 

‘Niall Pelly and the team at GQ Littler have acted for us for the past couple years. They came highly recommended to us and have lived up to that recommendation. They have acted for us both on contentious matters and for general employment advice. They are very knowledgeable and always responsive. We highly recommend them.’

‘We have primarily worked with Niall Pelly. Niall is pragmatic and offers us good legal advice; he is very experienced with a wealth of knowledge and we rely greatly on his advice.’

‘The practice is unique because of its deep specialisation and expertise in every conceivable aspect of employment law. They are easy to work with because of the transparency of their billing and their commitment to tailoring their services to the actual needs and budget of the client. They are also highly responsive.’

‘Ed Kelly’s response times, with clear, informative and well reasoned advice, has made our work much more efficient.’

‘The employment team in Lavelle are highly practical and flexible in dealing with legal issues. The team have deep experience and always place the client first in their considerations. They do precisely what is required and carefully resist the temptation to turn small issues into big issues.’

‘There is almost no kind of employment law issue that Marc Fitzgibbon has not encountered over the course of a vastly experienced career. He is tactically astute and is highly respected by his colleagues. When I am asked to provide a recommendation for an employment law solicitor Marc is always at the top of my list.’

‘General knowledge and expertise, access to partner at reasonable rates.’

‘I have worked closely with Karen Killalea and Ciara Ni Longaigh over the last number of years on difficult employee relations issues. I find Karen to be extremely knowledgeable, often pointing out risks or legalities that I as a HR professional would not see. They are both very responsive and collaborative, always taking time to understand the outcome we wish to achieve, while always keeping the integrity of the company in mind.’

‘Maples brought a professionalism from my first engagement with them that reassured me when I was feeling under pressure from my employer. A calming influence thanks to their experience and deep sectoral knowledge.’ 

‘I have worked with Ciara Ni Longaigh most and she is excellent – I am never waiting long to hear back from her and her comms are clear and efficient.’ 

‘We have worked closely with Shane Crossan for the last 15 years on numerous employment law issues. Shane has excellent communication and negotiation skills, he has an excellent depth of knowledge of all areas of employment law and he has total commitment to his clients. Recently Maggie Kelleher Bryne has joined Shane on his team and Maggie always has her homework done on any subject I ask her advise on.’

‘The firm provides a cutting edge service with employment advice that is focused and gets straight to the heart of the issue. With O’Flynn Exham you get to deal with a partner all of the time.’

‘Judith Curtin is a first class advisor who is very responsive and always is thinking outside of the box. He combination of litigation, employment law and data protection experience provides for a fully rounded service on employment law. He advice is succinct, pragmatic and on point always.’

‘Responsive, commercial and pragmatic. Help to break down the law to someone less familiar with it (based overseas) such that key points/rationale are clear, providing sound and effective and principled guidance. Proactive in highlighting forthcoming legislation and where may impact.’

‘Small team of Bláthnaid Evans, Mary Gavin – smart and effective.’

‘Bláthnaid Evans and Mary Galvin are very innovative in their approach to client problems. They always seek out the most cost effective and commercial solution.’

‘The team provides excellent advice on a wide range of accurate and up to date employment law. The team are always courteous, professional and efficient.’

‘Deirdre Lynch is exceptional in her knowledge support and advice. She is always professional and very efficient and effective in her fast turnaround of information required.’

‘Deirdre Lynch took time to understand our business and requirements and delivered work ahead of the timeline.’

‘BHSM are approachable, very responsive and have a pragmatic approach to handling employment matters. In addition, when working with an international client, communicating the Irish laws and procedural requirements to individuals who are not familiar with Irish employment regulations is a very important skill. BHSM have been very thorough and comprehensive when providing advice.’

‘Richard Lee is a responsive, engaging and pragmatic employment lawyer. His experience and expertise is a given, however Richard differentiates from competitors in that he is approachable and has always picked up my phone call and provided immediate assistance or a steer in the right direction.’

‘Richard Lee has been a pleasure to work with, always makes time for any queries I may have and made the effort to meet in person in order to build a good relationship. His knowledge on employment related issues has been second to none.’ 

‘The team work in a highly collaborative manner. They communicate consistently and provide excellent guidance, tailored for the specifics of our sector.’

‘The team we have worked with are highly engaged and approachable.’

‘They are excellent communicators and have taken the time to provide us with an understanding of legal nuance and technicality.’

‘Overall, the firm has consistently demonstrated their competence and professionalism in addressing our employment-related concerns. Their comprehensive services, international presence, and detailed billing have greatly contributed to our satisfaction with their assistance.’

‘I confidently recommend this legal firm for their expertise in employment issues and their ability to handle a variety of legal matters.’

‘Overall, I highly recommend Deirdre Malone as our outside employment legal counsel. Her practical approach, willingness to communicate, availability, reliability, knowledge of the latest legal topics, and understanding of our organization make her an invaluable asset to our team.’

‘Claire McDermott is extremely hard working and goes the extra mile for her clients. She’s extremely knowledgeable, approachable and personable – an amazing asset to her team.’

‘I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Caoimhe Heery on recent employment law matters for my company. She is highly knowledgeable, approachable, and has a remarkable ability to get to the heart of the issue quickly. Her advice was practical, clear, and free of unnecessary legal jargon, which I truly appreciated.’

‘I enjoy working our cases with Caoimhe Heery as our designated representative for all employee-related matters. Ms. Heery brings a high level of professionalism to her role, consistently handling all cases with the utmost care and sensitivity.’

‘Timely and professional advice to help solve the arguments. Work with company within budget. Help update policy based on updated legislation.’

‘The team is business savvy and puts the client first. I received timely billing and actionable advice. Team provided training on how to avoid similar issues in future. Would recommend overall.’

‘Professional and welcoming.’