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Dónall Breen

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Work Department

GQ|Littler is the leading employment law firm for employers in the UK and Ireland. We offer risk-based advice and litigation services on employment, immigration, employee tax and incentives issues. We work globally as part of Littler, the world's largest employment law firm with over 1,800 lawyers in 100 offices worldwide. Being part of Littler enables the firm to seamlessly provide high-quality advice and support across a wide range of international markets and benefit from cutting-edge technology, research and knowledge management resources.

Position

Dónall is a Senior Associate at GQ|Littler and advises clients on the full spectrum of employment issues, including advisory, litigation and transactional support. Having worked in both top ranked private practice employment teams and major high-profile organisations, he has first-hand experience in managing complex and sensitive matters by grounding his advice in the reality his clients are facing.

Dónall is qualified to practice in both the UK and Ireland and has helped a multitude of international companies enter and exit numerous European jurisdictions, as well as advising on front page race discrimination claims, large scale reorganisation projects and international transactions in excess of $1billion.

He has a particular focus on the sports and technology sectors and has gained a deep understanding of their specific requirements through his ability to swiftly appreciate organisations’ needs and outcomes.

Career

Prior to joining GQ|Littler in 2017, Dónall trained at international ‘Magic Circle’ law firm Linklaters LLP, where he completed seats in the corporate, litigation, employment incentives and pension departments.

Dónall went on to work as in-house employment counsel for Improbable Worlds Limited and the Premier League before returning to GQ|Littler in June 2024.

Memberships

Member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Member of the Employment Lawyers Association of Ireland.

Member of the London Irish Lawyers Association.

Education

2010 – 2014: Bachelor of Laws (Honours) with Political Science – Trinity College Dublin

2015: Legal Practice Course – University of Law