Beauchamps LLP provides comprehensive employment law advice, regularly assisting boards, public authorities, and key stakeholders on complex matters such as injunction defence, whistleblowing claims, and urgent industrial relations negotiations. The team is led by Shane Costelloe, who specialises in advising senior leadership on strategic issues, including reputation management, organisational restructurings, governance work, and regulatory engagement. Paul Gough offers end-to-end employment law support, covering everything from recruitment through to termination, and is experienced in handling disciplinary processes, grievances, and workplace disputes.
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- ‘They are knowledgeable in any field of law we need. Their insight has been helpful in many cases. I love the way they can get to the core of an issue and recall previous cases. They are supportive and approachable and genuinely friendly.’
- ‘Shane Costelloe's combination of sharp legal intellect and genuine warmth creates an immediately reassuring client experience during what are often stressful workplace disputes. His ability to distil complex employment law into clear, actionable advice demonstrates both his deep expertise and commitment to client service.'
- ‘Paul Gough provided us with outstanding support. His professionalism and extensive knowledge of employment law enabled us to navigate a challenging and complex situation with confidence. Paul's empathetic approach made it feel as if our problem was also his, and therefore his advice felt all the more appropriate and timely.’
- ‘The Beauchamps team is one of the most responsive, experienced and high-performing legal teams we have ever worked with. They are quick to understand our requirements and consistently meet the deadlines set for completion of any work.’
- ‘The one member of the team that we would highlight is Shane Costelloe. He is an incredibly driven, committed and trustworthy professional who has helped us on numerous matters.’
- ‘The speediness of replies, understanding of urgent situations, kind and compassionate when dealing with difficult and unfamiliar situations - I am never made to feel inadequate for my lack of understanding or knowledge in a particular area, and all courses of action are explained in their entirety, including all variables.’
Key clients
- Health Service Executive Ergo Services Limited VetPartners Arts Council Siga Hydro AIM Events SSLF Progress Ireland CLG Concentrix St John of God Community Services CLG TTM Healthcare H&MV Engineering Limited Oberstown Detention Centre Rehab National Library of Ireland Pobal Aviva Stadium BDO Accountacy, Tax & Legal B.V. Invesis Dublin Port Company Central Statistics Office
Work highlights
Advised HSE - Labour Court Appeal for HCA Qualifications on a WRC determination before the Labour Court.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Shane Costelloe
Other key lawyers
Paul Gough; Patrick Watters