Hayes Solicitors LLP

Employment Law

Partner with the Employment team at Hayes solicitors. Anne has considerable experience advising and representing employers and employees on all aspects of the employment relationship from pre-employment matters to termination. She also advises on administrative law, industrial relations, data protection, health & safety and immigration. Anne has specialist knowledge particularly in relation to equality as it relates to the employment relationship. She brings a broad business perspective and international outlook to her client work. Before joining Hayes, she worked in the associated law firm of one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms and in the commercial litigation department of one of Australia's leading law firms. Anne provides an ‘on call’ advisory service to several clients, including membership-based associations. She deals with “on the spot” enquiries by providing advice and guidance on employment law matters. This saves time and costs for the client and is a valued client service. Anne advises senior executives and employees in relation to issues in the workplace including reviewing contracts, advising on difficulties at work and issues regarding termination of employment. She tailors best practice handbooks to the needs of each client’s business to ensure clear, user friendly and workable documents including grievance and disciplinary, bullying, data protection and maternity related policies. Anne has particular expertise in reviewing documents form foreign jurisdictions for companies entering the Irish market and has a specialist interest in and knowledge of the voluntary and NGO sector. Anne advises numerous clients on an ongoing basis including providing “on the spot” HR advice and guidance.

Law Society of Ireland Employment Law Association of Ireland, Committee Member The Health & Safety Lawyers Association of Ireland, Committee Member PILA (Public Interest Law Alliance), Pro bono Committee Member Employment Law Association (UK) Dublin Solicitors Bar Association European Employment Lawyers Association

Bachelor of Civil Law degree, University College Dublin Post-grad Diploma in Business Studies, Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business Diploma in Employment law, University College Dublin Masters in Management, Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business Professional qualification as a solicitor, Law Society of Ireland, 2004 Professional qualification as a solicitor, Law Society of England and Wales, 2010 Certificate in Pensions Law, Law Society of Ireland