Lewis Silkin Ireland LLP
The diverse offering at Lewis Silkin Ireland LLP is noted for its expertise in equality proceedings, disciplinary investigations, and trade union issues. The group is also known for handling contentious issues, often representing clients before the WRC, labour court and civil courts. Síobhra Rush, who assists international and Irish clients on due diligence and transactional issues, co-heads the practice alongside Linda Hynes, who routinely advises on data privacy and business immigration issues. Catherine Hayes is a key name within the practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Linda Hynes and the employment team have a great partnering approach and have got to know our business, how we work and our key values and policies. They’re open to challenges in getting to a different outcome and always flexible in their approach.’
- ‘In the main, I work with Linda Hynes and Catherine Hayes, and I find them both extremely personable and easy to work with. They show patience and take the time to explain various aspects. I have great confidence in the employment advice and guidance, which generally means that I prefer to go to them when dealing with important matters that I need to be right.’
Key clients
- Airbnb
- Deliveroo
- Britvic Ireland
- Enterprise Rent a Car
- Citadel
- Ascential
- Globalization Partners
- Amdocs
- HubSpot
- Yahoo
- Accenture
Work highlights
- Advised Verizon on a case decided under Ireland's legislation on European Work Councils, following many EWC's relocation to Ireland.
- Advised Citadel LLC on complex High Court litigation which was valued at $47m.
- Represented Infosys in its defence of a Labour Court appeal in an unfair dismissal claim with an employee contracted in India but working in Ireland.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Síobhra Rush, Linda Hynes