The practice at Beauchamps LLP often acts for public and private sector clients in an array of employment matters, including restructurings and collective redundancies. Sandra Masterson Power, who has significant expertise in handling contentious and non-contentious employee governance and business-related issues, heads the practice. Paul Gough primarily focuses on mandates concerning the dismissal of employees, and compliance-related projects. The team is further strengthened by the arrival of Shane Costelloe, who is knowledgeable in HR matters and the drafting of employment contracts.
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- ‘Responsiveness. Quality of research. The team acts as a sounding board and an expert part of the team.’
- ‘Patrick Waters, an associate at Beauchamps, provides excellent service, attention to detail, professionalism and sound advice.’
- ‘Excellent service provided, with advice that is both easy to understand and extremely thorough. The employment division of Sandra Masterson-Power and Patrick Waters are thoroughly professional in all their interactions with us. Response to requests is immediate, including at weekends when requested. Overall, an excellent service.’
- ‘Sandra Masterson Power and Patrick Waters are our main contacts. Both are extremely approachable on all matters, including matters which may not be directly related to employment law matters. Opinions are always very detailed, and they also bring their professional experiences to bear on the matter and provide the proper legal advice on the next steps. Overall, an excellent service by professional, personable, and knowledgeable practice.’
- ‘Beauchamps is a very well-managed and professional legal firm. They are informed and give relevant legal advice to our team and the wider company. Having worked with larger firms with a more expansive team structure, I believe I get better value and have a deeper relationship with partners focused on our business. I would have no hesitation in recommending the firm.’
- ‘Paul Gaugh is my trusted partner at the firm and has a wide breadth of knowledge of our sector and company. He has developed key relationships with our senior leadership team and is a go-to resource. Paul guides my team in an advisory and educational capacity, giving the necessary legal advice and sharing his knowledge and learnings, which is invaluable to a team from different demographics and tenure. Finally, I enjoy his leadership style and way of working, which has led to many successful outcomes for our company.’
- ‘Our business frequently requires urgent legal advice and so the speed of response is of paramount importance. Our contact in Beauchamps is always available to give advice and direction, which is always solid and has avoided issues escalated to the court system.’
- ‘We work with Sandra Masterson-Power and her team. They have a clear understanding of our business and our needs as a business.’
Key clients
- Ergo Services Limited
- VetPartners
- John Deere Forestry Limited
- Arts Council
- South East Technological University
- Mace Technology (Ireland) Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised VetPartners on the employment issues related to the acquisition of numerous veterinary practices in Ireland.
- Advised Ergo Services Limited on employment and HR aspects during the acquisition of BoatyardX, an IT business.
- Advised the Arts Council on full range of employment law matters including disciplinary and grievance procedures, TUPE and dignity at work issues.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sandra Masterson Power