A&L Goodbody fields a broad employment team, and acts for a broad range of prestigious clients such as Citigroup, Hastings Hotel and Danske Bank on non-contentious and contentious work. The department demonstrates particular strength in cross-jurisdictional work, thanks to its multiple dual-qualified lawyers, enabling coverage of England and Wales and the Republic of Ireland. Practice head Gareth Walls, the sole NI lawyer on the European Employment Lawyers Association, is a frequent speaker on topics such as hybrid working and ESG. Wells was joined in 2021 by Aisling Byrne from Cleaver Fulton Rankin who brings a wealth of employment knowledge, in addition to specialist expertise in data protection. Senior associate Shirley Blair is a name to watch.
Employment in Northern Ireland
A&L Goodbody
Practice head(s):
Gareth Walls
Other key lawyers:
Aisling Byrne; Shirley Blair; Jonathan Simpson
Testimonials
‘Personal approach to every case. Rarely do you see that in the larger firms.’
‘Gareth Walls in employment has been outstanding throughout the year.’
‘The firm has taken the time to develop its knowledge and understanding of key requirements of the financial services regulator to tailor their advice accordingly.’
‘Gareth Walls is a very attentive and trusted advisor who takes the time to understand our values.’
Key clients
Citigroup
SONI (Utility provider)
Harland & Wolff (Infrastrata)
Invest NI
Hastings Hotel
Pilgrims Pride (Moy Park)
ABP
Danske
NI Water
CXC Global
Work highlights
- Representing Citigroup in relation to a number of complex Tribunal claims.
- Advising Danske Bank on internal investigations and representing them in complex tribunal litigation.
- Working with Hastings Hotel throughout 2021 on issues such as salary sacrifice and tips issues.
Carson McDowell
Carson McDowell‘s ‘commercial, responsive, easy to deal with‘ employment team offers the full service of employment law for clients across Northern Ireland and England & Wales. Its role as sole provider of employment advice for both Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University, in addition to its work for high-profile names such as Currys, Santander and Diageo, indicates the firm’s excellent reputation. Disputes specialist Orlagh O’Neill leads the team. Rachel Penny covers TUPE and restructuring. Clients praise the firm’s ‘consistent and professional support’. Associate Sarah Cochrane is a name to watch.
Practice head(s):
Orlagh O’Neill
Other key lawyers:
Rachel Penny; Sarah Cochrane
Testimonials
‘Depth of knowledge and experience within the team easy to get proper advice promptly.’
‘The firm is lovely to deal with. I have met many people within the firm and can at they all give clear and concise advice and are always responsive. I have no problem recommending this firm.’
‘I work closely with Orlagh O’Neill and Sarah Corchrane. Both are excellent solicitors. They listen to their clients’ needs and give commercial advice with the solution being the main objective, rather than discussing obstacles.’
‘I find Carson McDowell very professional and great to work with.’
‘My experience of the employment team in Carson McDowell is that they are commercial, responsive, easy to deal with and really good at what they do.’
‘Undoubtedly the pre-eminent employment team in Northern Ireland. They are particularly strong on industrial relations issues, but their know-how makes them leaders across all areas of employment law.’
‘They have proven themselves to be incredibly responsive, despite the unprecedented challenges created by the impact of the COVID pandemic, and have delivered a first class service throughout.’
‘Rachel Penny is in a league of her own; indeed others aren’t even playing in the same game.’
Key clients
Translink
Royal Mail Group Limited
Queen’s University Belfast
Ulster University
Flybe
AXA
The Irish League of Credit Unions (via Axa)
Lynas Foodservice Limited
Omexom (Vinci Energies)
Westland Horticulture Limited
ESB / Electric Ireland
Diageo PLC
Currys PLC
Santander PLC
Davy Private Client
British Medical Association
Work highlights
- Advised Queen’s University Belfast on a dispute with one of its recognised trade unions, the Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance.
- Advising US company Benchling Inc on the employment aspects of its acquisition of Overwatch Research Limited.
- Representing Sport NI, government sports council (funding body) for Northern Ireland, in the defence of a trade union detriment claim in the Industrial Tribunal.
Lewis Silkin
Lewis Silkin completed a merger with specialist Belfast employment firm Jones Cassidy Brett in August 2021. The practice specialises in advising public sector organisations and multinational employers on areas such as collective labour law, trade union law, complex employee termination and tribunal cases. Adam Brett advises on disciplinary and grievance matters. Practice head Ciara Fulton, who is dual-qualified in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, impresses with her significant experience in the full spectrum of employment issues. Consultant Fiona Cassidy is particularly strong in the public sector. Paul Gillen joined the department in 2022 from Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP, where he was department head.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Fiona Cassidy; Paul Gillen; Adam Brett
Testimonials
‘Paul Gillen is approachable and provides succinct and focused advice.’
‘Paul Gillen is a real champion for equality and diversity issues.
‘I very much value the openness and approachable manner of Paul Gillen. He has a wealth of legal knowledge, great business acumen and a broad commercial knowledge of our industry. Paul has a strong commitment to collaborative working, which I very much value.’
‘Paul Gillen’s expertise, of not only employment legislation, but also human resource practices is exemplary. Being past Chair of the Northern Ireland branch of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Paul has an excellent network in the HR field.’
Key clients
Kainos PLC
KN Circet
Northstone NI Limited
Mount Charles Group Limited
Invest NI
Northern Ireland Electric Networks Limited
Bryson Charitable Group
Bank of Ireland
Ulster Carpet Mills Ltd
Irwin’s Bakery
Work highlights
- Defended a leading provider of managed services to the telecommunications and power sectors against a claim for unfair dismissal during probationary period.
- Advised two local councils and an Ombudsman in relation to a defence of a number of holiday pay claims brought by multiple claimants.
- Advised our client, a confidential Facilities Management Company in the outsourcing of services in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland.
Tughans
The ‘second to none’ Tughans practice works across the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment issues, with experience before tribunals, the County Court, High Court, and the Court of Appeal. The department works closely with the firm’s corporate team to advise on the employment aspects of high-profile M&A transactions. Practice head Anna Begganis instructed by public sector bodies and employers across all sectors, and has experience in recruitment, service agreements, and equality and discrimination legislation. Patricia Rooney, dual-qualified for both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, is another major figure in the team. She specialises in outsourcing matters, and regularly advises on redundancy and TUPE obligations. Associate Rachel Richardson is a name to note.
Practice head(s):
Anna Beggan
Other key lawyers:
Patricia Rooney; Rachel Richardson
Testimonials
‘Tughans provides a consistently high-quality service in all areas of employment law.’
‘Anna Beggan is excellent, she consistently provides sound guidance.’
‘The service offering provided by Tughans’ employment team has been second to none. The experience base of the team we interact with is exceptional.’
‘We have interacted during the past period with Anna Beggan and Patricia Rooney, and have found both to be extremely knowledgeable and to have provided an extremely high level of service to our business when we have had to call on their services.’
‘Tughans provides expert advice of the highest quality. Of particular note is the speed and efficiency of the responses provided by Tughans.’
‘The employment team is second to none in terms of their experience, responsiveness and pragmatism. They never lose sight of the ‘big picture’ and remain very focused on the best commercial outcome for the client.’
‘Anna Beggan is widely considered to be one of Northern Ireland’s leading employment lawyers. She combines an unparalleled eye for detail with a strategic overview of how to achieve the optimum result for the client.’
‘I worked with Rachel Richardson who guided and advised on all matters and was always available to discuss issues and for us to be able to respond in the right way.’
Key clients
Northern Ireland Water Limited
Agri Food and Biosciences Institute
Westland Horticulture Limited
Monaghan Mushrooms Group
Business Growth Fund PLC
MetaCompliance Limited
Invest Northern Ireland
Work highlights
- Advised Foresight in connection with its investment into Hospital Services Limited.
- Acted for MML Growth Capital in its high-profile, growth capital investment of £20m into Natural World Products Limited.
- Advised on all employment and pensions aspects of the sale of the entire issued share capital of Tennants Fine Chemicals to Eternis UK Limited.
Arthur Cox Belfast
Arthur Cox Belfast field a full service employment team with proficiency in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The department frequently works with global clients looking to establish themselves in Northern Ireland, who remark on the ‘personal touch‘ that the practice provides. Team leader Rosemary Lundy has decades of experience, with expertise in employment termination, immigration, industrial relations, and equality. Lundy is supported by Chris Fullerton, who was promoted to partner in early 2022, and works on employment matters involving large corporate transactions.
Practice head(s):
Rosemary Lundy
Other key lawyers:
Chris Fullerton
Testimonials
‘Very informative and quick to respond to urgent queries. Always ready and willing to help when I need it.’
‘Personal touch when speaking to them, and the ability to speak to someone we know and trust.’
‘Prompt and clear advice.’
‘We appreciated Chris’s clear advice and guidance on employment matters throughout an acquisition of a team of staff.’
Key clients
Flutter Entertainment plc
Peloton Interactive, Inc.
Hastings Hotels
Eliassen Group, LLC
Leggett & Platt
Moy Park Limited
BALPA
Anomali Inc
Questex Media Group LLC
AAH Pharmaceuticals
Work highlights
- Advised Flutter Entertainment on the sale of its affiliate marketing subsidiary, Oddschecker Global Media, to private equity business, Bruin Capital.
- Advised Peloton in relation to employment law issues arising on its acquisition of Aiqudo Inc (with NI subsidiary, Mixaroo Limited).
- Acted for Hastings Hotel in its sale of the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa to US-based Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners.
Cleaver Fulton Rankin
Cleaver Fulton Rankin fields a team with ‘comprehensive and in-depth knowledge‘, with special expertise in business immigration law. The groups is active on both contentious and non-contentious matters, with matters including equality, pensions, and data protection-related work. Team head and director Michael Black, who also leads the firm’s HR consultancy team, has experience in both the public and private sectors, with a special interest in equality and discrimination matters. He was joined as director in 2021 by Suzanne Keenan, who moved from MKB Law.
Practice head(s):
Michael Black
Other key lawyers:
Suzanne Keenan; Nathan Campbell
Testimonials
‘Michael Black has been an extraordinary support to us as a client, guiding us through the difficult world of employee relations, explaining each step and keeping us informed.’
‘The team at CFR is always available at short notice and will always respond promptly to questions, demands, etc.’
‘Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge in employment law.’
‘I have worked with Michael Black over a number of years and he has always taken the time to understand my business and the particular impact upon my business that any given employee issue was causing.’
‘The team has been able to assist in a variety of formats, ranging from firm-wide briefings to advice on individual cases.’
‘Michael Black has proven himself to be both very knowledgable in his specialist field, whilst also being practical and pragmatic.’
‘Very attentive and professional.’
‘One of their key strengths is the vast array of knowledge and experience throughout the firm.’
Key clients
DailyPay
Tourism NI
Belfast Metropolitan College
Titanic Hotel Belfast
Catalyst Inc
Unosquare
Artemis Technologies
IceMos Technology
Baker McKenzie
HNH Group
Work highlights
- Advised DailyPay on all employment law aspects involved in establishing this company’s footprint in Northern Ireland.
- Instructed by Tourism NI to provide advice and and support for tourism and hospitality sector businesses on the employment law issues arising from the pandemic.
- Instructed by Baker McKenzie to advise on the Northern Irish aspects of the $2bn acquisition of E+I Engineering by Vertiv.
Elliott Duffy Garrett
Elliott Duffy Garrett‘s ‘outstanding’ team represent clients across the private and charity sectors. The practice offers expertise in a broad range of industries, including financial, agri-food, education, construction and retail. The department is particularly active on contentious matters, covering areas such as unfair dismissals and employer liability, but also work with the firm’s corporate team and manage day-to-day advisory issues. Managing partner Adrienne Brock leads the practice. She is supported by Julie Anne Clarke and Ian McFarland.
Practice head(s):
Adrienne Brock
Other key lawyers:
Julie Anne Clarke; Ian McFarland
Testimonials
‘Outstanding employment law team.’
‘Exceptional customer service, knowledgeable team. Timely, to the point factual responses and guidance.’
‘Adrienne Brock is incredibly knowledgeable in her field.’
‘EDG is an extremely straightforward practice to work with. They were readily available whenever needed and were able to react in short time frames when required.’
‘I found all members of the team that we engaged with to be very personable and would handle matters as if the outcome directly impacted them personally.’
‘Julie Anne has an amazing ability to set out the legal position in a way that’s easy to understand and accurate, as well as being incredibly efficient in the way she works.’
‘The service provided by EDG is of a very high quality. All members of the team are happy to advise whenever required, even at very short notice.’
‘EDG puts clients at the centre of everything that they do. The team is consistently courteous, professional and considerate.’
Key clients
Musgrave Group
Ulster Bank Limited
United Dairy Farmers Limited
Waterways Ireland
Special EU Programmes Body
St Mary’s Grammar School, Magherafelt
Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman
Energia Group NI Holdings Ltd
DHL Services Ltd t/a DHL Supply Chain
The General Council of the Bar of Northern Ireland
Work highlights
- Represented Musgrave Retail Partner in defence of a claim involving alleged unfair dismissal and discrimination involving employment status and time limit issues.
- Advised Sam Hagan Leisure Limited in relation to employment issues involved in the sale of Beacon Fell Holiday Park.
Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland‘s Belfast office has been growing rapidly since its establishment in 2017, with multinational clients such as Paypal and Specsavers. Team head Lisa Bryson has a track record of defending high-value and commercially sensitive claims on behalf of employers, with experience in tribunals and the High Court. She is frequently supported by associate Laura McManus.
Practice head(s):
Lisa Bryson
Other key lawyers:
Laura McManus
Testimonials
‘Great profile in the employment sector.’
‘Lisa Bryson is incredibly focused and delivers for her clients with great efficiency.’
Key clients
BA Kitchen Components
Global Pay
PayPal
Kingfisher plc – B&Q
Kingspan Water & Energy Limited
Aviva
Marks & Spencer plc
Expedia
Sky UK
Specsavers
Northern Ireland Hospice
GXO Logistics
Edgewater Contracts
Sysco (formally Brakes/Pallas Foods)
Kestrel Thermoplastics Limited
Capita Business Services Limited
EshopWorld
Sportsdirect
Statsports Group Limited
Whitemountain Quarries Limited
Mediahuis
Countrywide Freight Logistics Limited
Riggotts
Crown Packaging
Johnson Controls
Westrock
Brinks Cash Ireland Limited
ITW Limited
Hannon Transport Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Paypal in relation to future of work matters connected to the cohort of frontier or cross-border workers it employs in Ireland.
- Handling employment litigation matters for B&Q, Marks & Spencer and Sky.
- Advised Whitemountain Quarries Limited on a complex outsourcing.
Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP
Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP fields ‘a diverse and strong team with a broad knowledge base‘ and offers sector expertise in the manufacturing, financial services, infrastructure and real estate sectors, among others. The department works across the UK and internationally. Senior associate Craig Patterson is additionally qualified in England & Wales and the Republic of Ireland.
Other key lawyers:
Craig Patterson
Testimonials
‘Pinsent Masons are a leader in employment law in Northern Ireland.’
‘Craig Patterson – top of his game. Efficient, responsive, knowledgeable.’
‘I find that Pinsent places a lot of value on the client relationship and I feel valued here.’
‘Craig Patterson is my go-to advisor on English law employment matters. He is practical, honest, clear and concise in his communications and incredibly responsive.
‘The team has a very friendly and professional approach from the receptionist to partner level.’
‘I enjoy working with the team at Pinsent as they are a diverse and strong team with a broad knowledge base.’
‘Absolutely first class level of knowledge and a very engaged approach. Excellent liaison across jurisdictions with the same excellent standard every time.’
Key clients
Queen’s University Belfast
Primark Limited
Arqiva Limited
Gilbert Ash Limited
Advance HE
Statkraft UK Limited
Government Legal Department
Tata Steel Group
Mitie Group
Royal London
London School of Economics
Fujitsu
P&O Ferries
SSE
Henderson Group
University of Edinburgh
Homes England
Serco Limited
Survitec Group Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Tesco Stores Limited on all aspects of employment law, including a comprehensive employment litigation case management and advocacy service.
- Advising Queen’s University on multiple employment litigation matters, including matters before the tribunals, mediation as well as in the civil courts including the Court of Appeal.
- Advising the Survitec Group on all employment law matters ranging from business as usual employment support through to strategic projects and international legal project management.
Rosemary Connolly Solicitors Limited
Rosemary Connolly Solicitors Limited is a specialist employment and equality practice with a record of working with both corporate and private clients. The firm is active on contentious and non-contentious matters. Name partner Rosemary Connolly leads the practice and is a well-known figure in the field of employment and equality law. Associate Leanne Murphy is a name to watch, as she brings knowledge of employment contracts, TUPE obligations and immigration.
Practice head(s):
Rosemary Connolly
Other key lawyers:
Leanne Murphy
Testimonials
‘The practice has a fantastic reputation for expert employment law advice. The standard of advice is exceptional, clear, and solution-based. The lawyers are well known experts in their area of practice and a client has confidence in any professional advice given.’
‘Rosemary Connolly has an encyclopedic knowledge of employment law and provides practical and tailored advice for your particular circumstances. Leanne Murphy is a younger lawyer who again is incisive, practical and solution-driven.’
Key clients
MGM Marine Ltd
Lenalea Electronics Ltd
Healy Brothers Funeral Directors Ltd
Intertrade Ireland
Environmental Products and Services Ltd
Water Solutions Ireland Ltd
The Whistledown Inn Ltd
Braham Electrical Ltd
PKF FPM Accountants Ltd
TS Foods Ltd
Me2you Sandwiches Ltd
Work highlights
- Raymon O’Hare v NIFRS / CRN: 9803/18IT & 1068/19IT In this case we successfully mounted a claim of unfair dismissal arising out of the circumstances in which our client, a senior member of the Fire Service, was dismissed from his employment. The outcome was that the Tribunal ordered our client to be reinstated and compensated for his financial losses. This is one of the rare occasions on which reinstatement was awarded by a Tribunal. Subsequently, the Respondent sought a Reconsideration before the Tribunal but then withdrew that application. In addition, the Respondent mounted an appeal to the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland but subsequently withdrew that also.
- Percy v Lenalea Electronics Ltd / CRN: 6347/20 Represented Lenalea Electronics Ltd in robustly defending claims of sex discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination and unfair dismissal. All Claims against client were dismissed.
- PKFFPM Accountants Limited We advised our clients who were acquiring a business located in England in particular addressing the consultation and notification requirements arising under TUPE.
Worthingtons
Worthingtons acts for large and small domestic NI businesses, as well as numerous borough and district councils. Louise McAloon heads up the team and covers public interest disclosure, equal pay, discrimination and unfair dismissal. She is also well versed in delivering in-house training for clients, for example on whistleblowing, absence management, and GDPR. Toni Fitzgerald-Gunn was promoted to partner in 2021, and is seen by clients as ‘an exceptional solicitor’, with ‘phenomenal‘ knowledge in the practice area.
Practice head(s):
Louise McAloon
Other key lawyers:
Toni Fitzgerald Gunn
Testimonials
‘They are professional and quick to respond to matters. Their advice is highly regarded and they make legal speak understood in layman’s terms.’
‘Toni from Worthingtons is an exceptional solicitor. Her knowledge in employment law issues is phenomenal.’
‘I have always found Worthingtons to be friendly, fair, knowledge-driven and to always think about the client.’
‘Toni is extremely knowledgeable, pragmatic, friendly, approachable, supportive and always finds time to listen with no objections.’
‘Worthingtons is a highly respected firm in the area of employment law within the jurisdiction and punches well above its weight in respect of the quality and volume of work that it carries out.’
‘Louise McAloon has exceptional knowledge of industrial relations and discrimination law. She is extremely pragmatic and commercial in her approach to the most complex cases.’
‘Toni Fitzgerald Gunn is a formidable lawyer that fights hard for her clients. She is very experienced and professional in dealing with both advisory matters and contentious disputes.’
‘The team was organised, listened very well to the issues and challenges we presented and communicated well with us throughout the process.’
Key clients
Derry City & Strabane District Council
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
Newry Mourne & Down District Council
Mid Ulster District Council
Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council
North West Regional College
Northern Regional College
South Eastern Regional College
Southern Regional College
AIB (NI)
Work highlights
- Advised a local authority in relation to the independent investigation of a complex whistleblowing incident and recommendations arising from same.
- Advised a bank in relation to the successful defence of an age discrimination Industrial Tribunal claim arising from the implementation of a voluntary severance scheme.
- Advised a hotel in relation to a review of its contracts of employment to reflect changes in working hours arising from covid-19 disruption and the calculation of ‘normal remuneration’ holiday pay in accordance with Working Time Directive caselaw in Northern Ireland.
Millar McCall Wylie LLP
Millar McCall Wylie LLP‘s ‘involved and empathetic‘ team provides advice on all aspects of TUPE and is active for both domestic NI clients and national level employers such as Games Workshop and Avon Cosmetics. Practice head Jan Cunningham is a leading figure in sporting law, informed by his background as a professional rugby player, with the caseload featuring his representation of Ulster Rugby on contractual issues and other high-profile matters. Associate David Mitchell, who specialises in non-contentious employment law, is increasingly gaining in profile.
Practice head(s):
Jan Cunningham
Other key lawyers:
David Mitchell
Testimonials
‘The employment team at MMCW offers a service that feels personal. The team is lead by Jan Cunningham who is very approachable and provides advice and guidance that considers the legal aspect, but also the practical implications!’
‘Key strengths include the ability to build good relationships, communication, honesty, consistency and availability.’
‘Communication was frequent, you are kept up to date at all stages of the process.’
‘Unique understanding of the practical application of law in the field of professional sports.’
‘Jan’s dedication and commitment is outstanding.’
‘No issue is too big or too small, all advice is backed up with legal assurances and practical examples which can be applied in practice.’
‘I have found working with MMW a breath of fresh air and almost as if we are part of the same firm, working collaboratively to reach the same goal.’
‘I could not have asked for a more involved and empathetic team to work with. Their attention to other stakeholders was outstanding and I feel privileged to have them in my network.’
Key clients
Irish Rugby Football Union – Ulster Branch
FP McCann Ltd
Hexagon
Keystone Lintels Ltd
Tobermore Concrete
Inter Terminals Denmark Ltd
Northern Ireland Screen
Avon Cosmetics
Learning Pool Ltd
Games Workshop Ltd
Work highlights
Mills Selig
Mills Selig fields an employment team which specialises in advising commercial clients, especially large Northern Irish companies, on a wide range of matters, including TUPE obligations, tribunal claims, and day-to-day HR problems. Kiera Lee, who leads the department, has over 20 years of experience in the practice area, and is experienced in complex restructurings and strategic decisions. She works closely with solicitor Andrew Edwards, who has defended claims in the Industrial and Fair Employment Tribunals, and very well versed in contract law.
Practice head(s):
Kiera Lee
Other key lawyers:
Andrew Edwards
Key clients
First Derivatives Plc
DCC Plc
Virgin Media Plc
Arjo UK Limited
Golf Holdings Limited
Homecare Independent Living
Bamford Bus Company t/a Wrightbus
Dunnes Stores Limited
Van Werven Holdings Limited
Galgorm Hotel Group
Hospital services Limited
MSC Group
Town Parks Car Sales
W Hall Limited
Savage and Whitten Wholesale
Ulster Shredders Engineering
Vita Materials Limited
Maw Engineering Limited
Geda Construction Company Limited
Habinteg Housing Association
Triangle Housing Association
Mannok Build Limited
McKinstry Skip Hire Limited
Asia Supermarket
Newry Food Centre Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Hospital Services on the employment aspects of its acquisition of ROI company MDI Medical.
- Advised Questel on all employment aspects (both Northern Ireland and England and Wales matters) of the company’s multi-million pound cross-border acquisition of Morningside.
- Advised Agio UK on the employment aspects of setting up an office in Belfast.
TLT
TLT‘s Belfast team works closely with the firm’s other offices in the UK to act for both national and local clients. The practice focuses on companies in the digital and retail sectors whom its assists with both contentious and non-contentious matters. Leeanne Armstrong, dual-qualified in Northern Ireland and England and Wales, leads the department, She was joined in early 2022 by associate Amy Collins, from MKB Law.
Practice head(s):
Leeanne Armstrong
Other key lawyers:
Amy Collins
Testimonials
‘Amy is extremely diligent, knowledgeable and committed to her clients. She is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Amy Collins stands head and shoulder above the competition with regard to her attention to detail, higher level understanding of the legal problems and her commitment to her clients.’
‘Excellent technical knowledge at a more affordable rate and more personal touch than the large corporates. Excellent local NI network and I have every confidence in the advice provided.’
‘Leeanne Armstrong, legal director, and Amy Collins, solicitor, were both pragmatic, clear and very easy to work with.’
Key clients
Centurion Safety Systems Ltd
Augusta & Co
Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd
Ageas UK Limited
Biffa Waste Services Limited
T J Morris t/a Home Bargains
Unitrunk Limited
Work highlights
- Assisted Centurian Safety Systems Limited with the preparation of a service agreement for an incoming member of the management team.
- Prepared a full suite of employment documents for Augusta & Co including new contracts of employment, a full employee handbook, data protection documentation, consultancy agreements and fixed term agreements.