Ms Anne Lyne > Hayes Solicitors LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Lawyer Profile
Hayes Solicitors LLP Offices
LAVERY HOUSE
EARLSFORT TERRACE
DUBLIN 2
D02 T625
Ireland
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Ms Anne Lyne
Work Department
Employment Law
Position
Partner with the Employment team at Hayes solicitors. Anne has considerable experience advising and representing employers and employees on all aspects of the employment relationship from pre-employment matters to termination. She also advises on administrative law, industrial relations, data protection, health & safety and immigration. Anne has specialist knowledge particularly in relation to equality as it relates to the employment relationship. She brings a broad business perspective and international outlook to her client work. Before joining Hayes, she worked in the associated law firm of one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms and in the commercial litigation department of one of Australia’s leading law firms. Anne provides an ‘on call’ advisory service to several clients, including membership-based associations. She deals with “on the spot” enquiries by providing advice and guidance on employment law matters. This saves time and costs for the client and is a valued client service. Anne advises senior executives and employees in relation to issues in the workplace including reviewing contracts, advising on difficulties at work and issues regarding termination of employment. She tailors best practice handbooks to the needs of each client’s business to ensure clear, user friendly and workable documents including grievance and disciplinary, bullying, data protection and maternity related policies. Anne has particular expertise in reviewing documents form foreign jurisdictions for companies entering the Irish market and has a specialist interest in and knowledge of the voluntary and NGO sector. Anne advises numerous clients on an ongoing basis including providing “on the spot” HR advice and guidance.
Memberships
Law Society of Ireland
Employment Law Association of Ireland, Committee Member
The Health & Safety Lawyers Association of Ireland, Committee Member
PILA (Public Interest Law Alliance), Pro bono Committee Member
Employment Law Association (UK)
Dublin Solicitors Bar Association
European Employment Lawyers Association
Education
Bachelor of Civil Law degree, University College Dublin
Post-grad Diploma in Business Studies, Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business
Diploma in Employment law, University College Dublin
Masters in Management, Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business
Professional qualification as a solicitor, Law Society of Ireland, 2004
Professional qualification as a solicitor, Law Society of England and Wales, 2010
Certificate in Pensions Law, Law Society of Ireland
Lawyer Rankings
Ireland > Employment
Hayes Solicitors LLP stands out for its breadth of expertise, covering equality pay claims, workplace investigations, terminations, and TUPE matters. Heading up the team is Anne Lyne, who has experience representing clients before the High Court, and has particular expertise in equality and whistleblowing issues. Breda O’Malley focuses on outsourcing and employment aspects of corporate transactions, including joint ventures and mergers. Complex terminations and restructurings are core to Catherine Jane O’Rourke‘s work, while Niamh Cassidy supports the firms’ diverse clientele in the financial services, technology, and pharmaceutical industries on both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Ireland > Public sector
Hayes Solicitors LLP is proficient in representing public sector bodies in litigation, with a particular focus on the healthcare sector. One of the key strengths of the team is its expertise in handling high-profile medical negligence, product liability, and public liability cases. Additionally, the practice is well-versed in judicial reviews and frequently represents regulatory bodies in professional disciplinary proceedings. Joe O’Malley co-heads the practice alongside Mary Hough, Jackie Buckley and Anne Lyne.