Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP advises a diverse client base spanning state bodies, educational institutions, large corporates, and SMEs on a broad range of employment law issues. The team is led by Emily Sexton, who has extensive experience handling unfair dismissal claims, discrimination cases, employment injunctions, and termination matters. Eamon Harrington is also a key contact, regularly advising on employee terminations, disciplinary proceedings, and injunction-related disputes.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

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  • ‘I have greatly valued CKT staff's willingness to take the time to thoroughly explain legal processes and technicalities. In particular, while guiding us through a challenging legal process, CKT's open and honest communication and availability meant that we had a clear understanding of the process throughout.'
  • ‘CKT have a very responsive team. They are hugely attentive to the needs of the client. Their level of expertise in their areas is also of the highest standard.’
  • ‘I worked with Amy McNicholas, Conor White and Cian Duane. They were all outstanding. They worked very well as a team, which I really valued, and they provided a first-class service. I would highly recommend them to any of my colleagues or stakeholders.’

Key clients

  • Health Service Executive
  • Tusla – The Child & Family Agency
  • ARAG Legal Protection Limited

Work highlights

Acted on behalf of ARAG Legal Protection Limited in securing a High Court interim injunction for its insured.
Acted on behalf of the HSE in successfully defending a disability discrimination and victimisation claim before the WRC.
Acted on behalf of the HSE in successfully defending a penalisation claim under Section 27 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
Practice head

Emily Sexton

Other key lawyers

Eamon Harrington; Amy McNicholas; Conor White; Cian Duane