DQ routinely advises clients from the financial services, e-gaming, and government sectors on matters involving senior-level disputes, redundancies, and business transfers. Leanne McKeown spearheads the practice, which also includes Mark Emery, who is active in employment litigation, and Joshua Quinn, who frequently handles unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. Jessica McManus manages various contentious and non-contentious matters, including those involving sensitive issues of sexual harassment allegations. Kim Emery joined the practice from Callin Wild in April 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The firm has an excellent reputation and their track record of delivering results make them highly desirable partners for businesses seeking legal representation.' 

  • ‘Leanne McKeown is equally at home in Tribunal or Court proceedings, she is able to give very clear advice about a client’s best interests and her written advocacy is a strong feature too. I would not hesitate to recommend her in this field.' 

  • 'Josh Quinn is excellent and is quickly building a strong reputation.' 

  • ‘For the past decade, I have relied on DQ as my trusted legal partner for expert guidance employment matters.'

  • ‘Leanne McKeown is my go-to lawyer. She is remarkably articulate and conveys complex legal concepts clearly and understandably. This clarity in communication is invaluable, as it ensures that I am fully informed and confident in the legal processes we undertake.'

  • ‘DQ were very responsive and helpful. They provided clear and commercial advice which was exactly what we needed for the client.’

  • ‘Kim Emery was very responsive and provided clear and concise advice.' 

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Leanne McKeown

Other key lawyers

Mark Emery, Kim Emery, Joshua Quinn, Jessica McManus