Employment

Matheson LLP

Multi-jurisdictional work for US and international clients in the pharmaceutical, technology, and financial services industries makes up the bulk of Matheson LLP‘s employment law practice. The firm has expertise in redundancies, unfair dismissals, disciplinary investigations, whistleblowing complaints, and union disputes. ’Superstar’ practice head Bryan Dunne routinely represents clients before Irish courts and, alongside Geraldine Carr, advises on employment aspects of cross-border acquisitions. Russell Rochford‘s key areas of expertise are reorganisations, outsourcing, and high-profile M&A transactions. Ailbhe Dennehy specialises in disciplinary processes, terminations, whistleblowing, and the negotiation and drafting of employment contracts and policies. Recognised for global workforce expansion projects, Alice Duffy rejoined the team at partner level from DLA Piper in July 2024.

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‘The size and depth of their group with 27 employment specialists and a large number at each grade is a great strength and allows for dedicated client service. They have very strong experience and understanding of the FS regulatory environment and of how the CBI influences how employers deal with employment law issues. This is a unique advantage that Matheson delivers to us in a trusted, knowledgeable way.’
‘Matheson provide consistency in the client team, with the partners having worked with our company for many years so they are familiar with our culture, approach and past cases. Even where people come and go, they are replaced with strong advisers who are well briefed on the business so can quickly tailor their advice.'
‘Russell Rochford - navigates through ambiguity and really knows our business.’
‘Bryan Dunne's team are leaders in acting for US clients in the tech sector. They are super responsive & commercial.'
‘Bryan Dunne- a superstar. Calm commercial manner. Super sensible. A great guy. Knows his stuff. An excellent leader. Russell Rochford - great next generation partner. Geraldine Carr - great at representing Californian companies doing business in Ireland.'
‘The Matheson team is incredibly thorough and practicable in their cross-jurisdictional employment advice. They are incredibly collaborative and responsive.'
'They know what they are doing. Bryan Dunne is the exemplar.'
'The Matheson team is incredibly responsive and proactive. We have worked with them for over 20 years and they have been amazing the entire time.'