RDJ LLP is known for assisting clients with the full spectrum of employment law matters, from workplace investigations and HR restructuring processes to day-to-day issues regarding employment policies and contracts, and employee relations issues. Practice head Jennifer Cashman has substantial contentious expertise and experience in handling disputes before the WRC, Labour Court and civil courts. David McCarroll has notable experience in protected disclosure claims, with a particular focus on the life sciences sector. Antoinette Vahey specialises in employment rights claims and industrial relations disputes, while Michelle Ryan focuses on TUPE-related matters.
Testimonials
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- ‘RDJ provides a dedicated, reliable and friendly service which consists of expert legal knowledge tailored to their client specific needs.’
- ‘Michelle Ryan is a truly outstanding lawyer - her expertise, dedication, and collaborative approach are remarkable. She consistently provides responsive and clear advice tailored to her client needs. She is knowledgeable and reassuring and is an absolute pleasure to work with.’
- ‘The team are incredibly knowledgeable in their area of expertise. However, what sets them apart is how they approach a task, an issue or a situation. They are incredibly pragmatic and logical in their approach, drawing on relevant and recent case law to help reach an outcome.’
- ‘RDJ is the firm that I always gravitate towards first. They are incredibly responsive and personal in their interactions. They take the time to get to know your business but also to get to know you as a professional within that business. My primary contacts within RDJ are David McCarroll and Antoinette Vahey, who have been excellent to work with, busy people yet always make the time to respond.’
- ‘We worked with Antoinette Vahey - she was fantastic and a huge support. Patient, professional, empathetic.’
- ‘The employment team at RDJ are second to none. Prompt, reliable and relevant advice make them our go-to for all employment matters.’
- ‘Michelle Ryan and Jennifer Cashman are outstanding at what they do. They are always pragmatic and on point in their advice, and they understand our company values and our line of business. They have a personal and friendly approach and are always ahead of the curve on all aspects of employment law. A truly great team to partner with.’
- ‘Very reachable, amicable and professional. All disciplines represented.’
Key clients
- Medtronic
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Wayfair Stores Limited
- Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland
- Hovione
- Ferrero Ireland Limited
- Greenfield Global
- Planet
- Telus International (formerly Voxpro)
- University College Cork
Work highlights
- Assisted Western Automation R & D with its acquisition by Littelfuse, a global industrial technology manufacturing company.
- Represented Global Pharmaceutical client in the successful defence of two claims arising under the Employment Equality Acts.
- Represented a major online retailer in successfully defending a complex race discrimination WRC claim under the Employment Equality Acts.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jennifer Cashman