Walkers

Employment

Dermot  is a Partner and head of Walkers Employment team in Ireland and advises on all aspects of employment law. He helps clients navigate complex workplace matters, from creating robust employment contracts to resolving sensitive disciplinary issues.

Dermot gives strategic advice on all legal issues arising out of the employment relationship including:
- employment contracts and audits
- staff handbooks
- disciplinary and grievance procedures
- redundancy consultations
- union negotiations
Additionally, he represents clients in defending various employee claims, including unfair dismissal and equality claims.

Known for his strategic counsel on Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE), immigration and M&A employment matters, Dermot has earned recognition as a trusted advisor to employers and HR professionals

Prior to joining Walkers, Dermot led the employment team for another law firm in Ireland.

Before that he was an Associate Director at KPMG for five years.

English

Employment Law Reports Irish Employment Law Journal Aisling Project Member of the employment law committee of the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association

Admitted in:

Ireland

Education: 

LL.B Law, University of Galway BA Law & Economics, University of Galway