Beauchamps LLP's employment law practice excels in acting for both public and private sectors in a wide range of matters, from complex HR issues, employee grievances, and redundancies, to restructuring and incentive schemes. The firm also advises on internal investigations, defending claims before the Workplace Relations Commission. Leading the team is duo Paul Gough, known for representing clients in dismissals and redundancies, and Shane Costelloe, who is an expert in employment law matters relating to tertiary education.
Testimonials
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‘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 available and responsive, offering flexibility in approach and is trusted in its advisory work. The key feature for me as in-house counsel is the availability of the partners to give clear and timely advice as issues arise.’
‘The real stand out is Shane Costelloe who has been a key support and advisor to our organisation. It has been our experience that Shane offers unrivalled flexibility and availability in responding to issues as they arise. His advice is clear and direct, with both legal knowledge and commercial nous to apply the appropriate response to sometimes awkward situations.’
‘Beauchamps are very responsive to all queries and can provide support on a very wide range employment law matters. They present options and consider feedback and requests thoroughly before providing responses. I would have no hesitation in recommending them and Shane Costelloe in particular.’
‘Shane Costelloe has been a great advisor with clear pragmatic advice on complex and sensitive issues. Shane has an excellent knowledge of employment law and in particular how it relates to the public sector. He provides great reassurance that all possible options have been explored before the final decision has to be made.’
'Responsive with partner level support whenever required.'
Key clients
- HSE
- Ergo Services Limited
- VetPartners
- John Deere Forestry Limited
- Arts Council
- Siga Hydro
- AIM Events
- SSLF Progress Ireland CLG
- Everpower Limited
- St John of God Community Services CLG
- Swissport Ireland
- H&MV Engineering Limited
- Oberstown Detention Centre
- National Library of Ireland
- BDO Netherlands
Work highlights
- Advised the Arts Council on all employment-related matters, including disciplinary matters, grievances, and strategic employment matters.
- Advised St John of Gods Community Services CLG on multiple HR matters.
- Advised Joule on regular HR and data protection issues.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Gough, Shane Costelloe