Lewis Silkin has established itself in Belfast following the 2021 takeover of Jones Cassidy Brett. The employment, immigration and reward team offers a full spectrum of employment work to large employers, like Uniqlo, ASOS, and Kainos. Ciara Fulton heads the team; she is well experienced in complex disciplinary actions and employment related litigations. Paul Gillen, tri-qualified in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and England and Wales, advises clients on DEI strategy and litigations, whereas Adam Brett is particularly adept at handling industrial relations and union work. Associate Kevin Gallagher regularly supports the team in defending employers in industrial tribunals.
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Key clients
- Kainos PLC
- ASOS.com
- Tata Steel UK Limited
- Mount Charles Group Limited
- NIE Limited
- Ulster Carpet Mills
- Uniqlo Europe Limited
- Irwin’s Bakery
- Texthelp Limited
- MCS Talent Group International Limited
- Persistent Systems Inc
- Gilbert-Ash Limited
- Waterways Ireland
- Bryson Charitable Group
Work highlights
- Advised Queen’s University Belfast on several areas of litigation in relation to complex discrimination and victimisation claims.
- Advised Persistent Systems Limited on two acquisitions and restructuring projects alongside all employment matters across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Great Britain.
- Advised LinkedIn on employment issues affecting cross border workers in Northern Ireland.
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Kevin Gallagher
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Paul Gillen
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Ciara Fulton