EY Law Ireland assists clients across the technology, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and marine industries. The team is proficient in drafting employment contracts, restructuring matters, and discriminatory dismissals. The head of the department, Deirdre Malone, has deep expertise in whistleblowing, employee relations matters, and dual contracts of employment. The team is further strengthened by the arrival of Aoife Gallagher-Watson, who joined as a director in the employment law practice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Overall, the firm has consistently demonstrated their competence and professionalism in addressing our employment-related concerns. Their comprehensive services, international presence, and detailed billing have greatly contributed to our satisfaction with their assistance.'

  • 'I confidently recommend this legal firm for their expertise in employment issues and their ability to handle a variety of legal matters.’

  • ‘Overall, I highly recommend Deirdre Malone as our outside employment legal counsel. Her practical approach, willingness to communicate, availability, reliability, knowledge of the latest legal topics, and understanding of our organization make her an invaluable asset to our team.’

  • ‘Deirdre Malone is excellent. Very practical in her approach and understands the business.'

Key clients

  • EY Ireland
  • Hightech Payments Systems
  • LeGrand
  • ACCM
  • Salsa Jeans
  • Keeper Security
  • Fly4 Airlines
  • Turner Construction Company

Work highlights

  • Advised Hightech Payment Systems on its acquisition of CR2, a digital banking software company headquartered in Ireland.
  • Advised LeGrand on the employment law aspects of the acquisition of Davenham Switchgear.
  • Advised Turner Construction Company on its acquisition of an Irish headquartered engineering group.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Deirdre Malone

Other key lawyers

Aoife Gallagher-Watson