Flynn O'Driscoll assists a broad range of public and private sector clients with domestic and cross-border employment issues. The team is noted for its knowledge of strategic employment issues and industrial relations. With a strong focus on individual and collective redundancies, Caoimhe Heery jointly leads the practice alongside Claire McDermott, who regularly advises on protected disclosures and disciplinary and immigration matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘This practice has core values that shine through when dealing with clients. Their responsiveness to us is always prompt, and communication is on point.’
  • ‘The team offer an efficient and reliable service which allows for peace of mind and that the assistance provided is first class.’
  • ‘The team is very responsive, knowledgeable, expert and accessible.’
  • ‘Flynn O'Driscoll has a very responsive employment law team who provide comprehensive advice and set out the options available clearly and succinctly.’
  • ‘Caoimhe Heery provides an exceptional employment law service. She is calmness personified and eminently practical in her advice.’
  • ‘Very client-focused and strong relationship building. Great support whenever needed.’
  • ‘Caoimhe Heery is a pleasure to deal with. She has an easygoing and relaxed manner, which is needed when dealing with complex employment law issues. Caoimhe is extremely knowledgeable and experienced- she can always be relied on for solid and practical advice.’
  • ‘Having used this practice for employment law issues, we found them to be thorough in their investigations. They issue detailed invoices and answer emails in a short timeframe, and are friendly and efficient.’

Key clients

  • Waterland Private Equity
  • ATS Process Automation
  • Shareholders of CWS Water Solution Limited

Work highlights

  • Represented Waterland Private Equity in their acquisition of Orbital Welding Solutions Limited.
  • Advised Air Nostrum on its proposed merger with Irish carrier CityJet.
  • Advised ATS Process Automation on the employment aspects of the acquisition of Odyssey Validation Consulting Limited.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Caoimhe Heery, Claire McDermott