The Northern Ireland legal scene boasts some of the most experienced and highly skilled employment lawyers in the United Kingdom. Covering a wide range of industries, from education to pharmaceuticals, these legal practitioners navigate the complexities of employment law with finesse and professionalism. We have compiled a list of some of the most interesting Northern Ireland solicitors, a blend of seasoned veterans and dynamic newcomers, each with their unique specialities and accomplishments. Below we take a closer look at their profiles.
Shirley Blair
Shirley Blair, a senior associate at A&L Goodbody, has built a solid reputation representing clients in SEND Tribunal proceedings and judicial reviews. Often engaged by both primary and secondary schools, Blair’s proficiency extends to handling claims of unfair dismissals, race, and sex discrimination.
Paul Upson
As an associate director at Napier Solicitors, Paul Upson dispenses counsel across the full spectrum of employment law matters. Unfair dismissals and discrimination claims are amongst the issues he addresses for a diverse portfolio of education clients.
Aisling Byrne
A&L Goodbody’s Aisling Byrne excels both in contentious and non-contentious capacities. Employers regularly turn to her to resolve employment disputes woven around discrimination, whistle-blowing and unfair dismissal claims.
Rachel Richardson
Rachel Richardson, a director at DWF, is a credible authority in employment law in Northern Ireland and England & Wales. As the leader of the firm’s employment sector, she spearheads key legal initiatives on behalf of the organisation’s prime clients.
John McShane
Leading the employment practice at McCartan Turkington Breen, John McShane is a veteran of employment litigation matters. Clients frequently rely on his specialised insight into holiday pay and wage deduction cases.
Anna Beggan
Anna Beggan, at the helm of the employment team at Tughans, offers her services in both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. Her acumen extends to defending class action claims.
Christopher Fullerton
An employment partner at Arthur Cox, Christopher Fullerton specialises in non-contentious issues such as contracts and incentive plans. His expertise also encompasses TUPE and wider employment facets of commercial transactions, as well as dispute resolution.
Louise McAloon
Louise McAloon, heading the employment team at Worthingtons, comes with a wealth of experience in tribunal and contentious cases. She provides top-tier advice to clients on restructuring and TUPE issues.
Fiona Cassidy
Fiona Cassidy, an employment consultant at Lewis Silkin, expertly handles a breadth of employment law matters. She frequently assists clients with discrimination cases and industrial relations issues.
Adrienne Brock
As the managing partner and head of the employment practice at Elliott Duffy Garrett, Adrienne Brock comes highly respected and experienced. Her exceptional skills enable her to handle both contentious and non-contentious matters for employer clients.
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