Employment

William Fry LLP

William Fry LLP is home to a well-balanced advisory and transactional offering, assisting clients in the construction, financial institutions, healthcare and tech industries. Made up of dedicated employment specialists, the team is particularly well known for its handling of corporate restructuring and employment issues, with emphasis on immigration and workplace health and safety. On the contentious side, the team handles matters involving discrimination, unfair dismissals and terminations for senior executives. Practice head Catherine O’Flynn is known for her focus on equality law aspects, while Alicia Compton has longstanding experience in advising companies in the public, technology and retail sectors. Jeffrey Greene is active on handling restructuring, outsourcing and TUPE matters.

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Testimonials

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‘The WF employment team has an impressive practice with leading employment lawyers acting for clients from a range of sectors. They have extensive experience in high-end employment disputes and large-scale transactional matters, advising on a vast range of issues.’
‘Louise Harrison brings a very practical and commercial lens to all of the people issues we have managed with her. She takes the time to understand our business, the way we operate and our culture before providing her advice.’
‘The team is unique in their ability to understand the different aspects of each industry and apply such knowledge to their expert practical advice.’
‘Louise Harrison is really on top of her game, and no matter what issue arises, she will provide solid, thorough, but more importantly practical advice.’
‘Jeffrey Greene - a very practical approach to complex matters. Understand there is a business at the end of the advice.’
‘The William Fry employment group has guided us through unique issues about our blockchain company. Their understanding of our unique business is key.’
‘Nuala Clayton is a godsend and is always available. Her astute advice helped us through various tricky litigation matters. Jeffrey Greene also gives sound advice.’
‘The team led by Louise Harrison provide very commercially focused employment law advice. They provide multiple solutions with robust risk assessments.’

Key clients

Innovate Dublin Communities Company Limited By Guarantee
Integrity360
Corporate Fitness Works Inc
P.S.K Tech America, Inc
Technopath Manufacturing Limited
Laminate Solutions Limited
Safefood 360°
PIPO Europe Limited (TikTok)
Wetherspoons
Krispy Kreme
Tesco
B&Q
Nordic Aviation Capital DAC
Diageo
IDOM
NAOS
The Irish Times
SOLAS, The Further Education and Training Authority
Boots Retail (Ireland) Limited
Kilsaran Concrete
Glanbia Co-Operative Society Limited
Valeo Foods (Ireland)
Sanofi – Aventis
Edwards Lifesciences
Smurfit Kappa plc
NEC Software Solutions Services
Mitsubishi Electric
J&E Davy
Uniphar
Sodexo Limited
Fineos
DCC plc
Mincon plc
Sky plc
Lionbridge
Ogletree Deakins

Work highlights

Advised UKG Inc on its acquisition of global payroll provider Immedis (part of the CluneTech Group).
Advised CBPE Capital LLP on the Irish law aspects of its acquisition of a majority stake in advertising technology company Snigel Web Services.
Advised ConsenSys Software & Services Ireland DAC on complex employment litigation, including a novel judicial review application.

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