BHSM LLP’s team routinely handles cross-border matters, assisting corporate clients with discrimination-related issues, unfair dismissal claims, WRC complaints, and TUPE regulations. The practice is headed by the ‘highly knowledgeable’ Richard Lee, who specialises in workplace investigations and industrial relations matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘BHSM are approachable, very responsive and have a pragmatic approach to handling employment matters. In addition, when working with an international client, communicating the Irish laws and procedural requirements to individuals who are not familiar with Irish employment regulations is a very important skill. BHSM have been very thorough and comprehensive when providing advice.’

  • ‘Richard Lee is a responsive, engaging and pragmatic employment lawyer. His experience and expertise is a given, however Richard differentiates from competitors in that he is approachable and has always picked up my phone call and provided immediate assistance or a steer in the right direction.'

  • ‘Richard Lee has been a pleasure to work with, always makes time for any queries I may have and made the effort to meet in person in order to build a good relationship. His knowledge on employment related issues has been second to none.’ 

  • ‘We received excellent TUPE advice. Not many practices understand all of the data regarding TUPE. BHSM were patient in understanding our issues to come up with a good solution.’ 

  • ‘BHSM's employment team consistently guides clients in a manner that is commercially aware, responsive and dynamic. Approaches are always client-focused, whilst maintaining a cutting edge insight into evolving legal and practical developments. Richard Lee is a leading adviser in his field and has an exceptionally clear communication style, business focus and attention to detail.' 

  • ‘Richard Lee is an exceptionally clear communicator. He gives practical, comprehensive employment law advice in a responsive manner. He and his colleagues are a pleasure to work with, and always bring solutions-focused approaches to the table, whilst always robustly protecting the client's position where necessary in litigation.’

  • ‘A small team, led by Richard Lee, which provides personalised guidance and a business-first perspective. The team is digital-first and uses online tools to primarily do its legal work.’

  • ‘The knowledge and expertise of BHSM is exceptionally great. They pay attention to all details, focus on the case and listen to their customers. They address all concerns and questions and fight the case with the soul and heart, which has led to successful outcomes in our legal matters.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Richard Lee