DLA Piper Ireland LLP advises a diverse client base of aviation, financial services, technology, telecommunications, pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies on the full spectrum of employment matters. Ciara McLoughlin leads the team and has substantial experience in matters involving discrimination against transgender people, sexual harassment investigations and senior executive departures. Orla O’Leary is recommended for TUPE, outsourcing transactions, and collective redundancies. Since publication, Alice Duffy left the firm.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I have found DLA to be an exception in the practical advice and assistance they provide. They take the time to understand the business and develop a plan to assist us with the specific employment issue we have at that time. The professional yet friendly way in which they deliver the service is excellent.’
- ‘I have worked with Orla O’Leary and her team and have found her to be extremely professional and proactive in finding the best solution for our business. She is always available and understands that in a global business, the timelines we need to work to and incorporate different managers globally require assistance. Her advice is always spot on and gives a refreshing view of how to deal with employment-related issues quickly and efficiently.’
- ‘DLA Piper offers strong business-centred advice where needed.’
Key clients
- Stripe Inc.
- Allied Irish Banks PLC
- Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Ltd
- Superdry PLC
- Uber B.V.
- London Stock Exchange Group Plc
- TikTok Information Technologies UK Ltd.
- Keywords Studios
- PIB Group Limited
- Slate Asset Management
- Emergn
- Reach Plc
- Shopify Plc
- Menzies Aviation (UK) Limited
- Zendesk
- SE2
- Lululemon Athletica
- Finastra
- Lufthansa
- Accord
- The Walt Disney Company
- Black and Decker
- Datamars
- Indeed
- Fivetran
- Georgio Armani
- Dentsu International
Work highlights
- Advised UPMC Ireland Limited on their acquisition of Swift Spraoi Holdings Limited including the renowned Sports Surgery Clinic in Santry.
- Advised the sellers on the sale of Irish gym software company Glofox to US tech group ABC Fitness Solutions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ciara McLoughlin