McCann FitzGerald LLP is well regarded for advising on high-profile employment disputes involving senior executives, whistleblowing claims, restrictive covenants, and employee competition issues. The team is led by Mary Brassil, who counsels both public and private sector clients on complex employment and industrial relations matters, workplace investigations, and corporate restructurings. Donal Hamilton has deep experience handling complex and business-critical contentious mandates, while David McCauley has a strong recent track record in senior executive and board-level disputes, as well as equality and whistleblowing issues.
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- They are highly knowledgeable and experienced, with a strong support network within the firm and outside. They remain calm, clear-sighted, and dogged in the pursuit of the client's best interests. Mary Brassil (Partner) and Sorcha Cusack (Senior Associate) continue to be standout performers.
- I have always found the team to be especially thorough, very clear thinkers and communicators, and highly responsive to us as a client. They are a joy to work with.
- ‘The team at McCann have a depth of expertise that is even further strengthened by the personable approach they take to all matters. Always a safe pair of hands, while being insightful and easy to work with.’
- ‘Donal Hamilton is personable and insightful, and astutely advises on a variety of areas.'
- ‘Donal Hamilton is consistently professional, accessible, and provides practical, well-reasoned perspectives on the challenges and projects we face. He demonstrates deep expertise and presents clear options with the likely outcomes, associated risks, and recommended next steps.'
- ‘McCann FitzGerald are outstanding legal advisers who demonstrate exceptional communication, responsiveness, and commercial acumen. They have a deep understanding of their clients' needs and tailor their advice accordingly, always striking the right balance between legal accuracy and practical business insight.'
- ‘David McCauley is an exceptional legal adviser and communicator. He has an excellent ability to distil complex legal issues into clear, practical advice that aligns perfectly with the commercial realities his clients face.'
- ‘The Team at McCann Fitzgerald make this practice unique; they are very responsive, engaging and supportive.’
- ‘The McCann FitzGerald LLP employment law team is, in my opinion, highly focused on delivering not just a high quality of legal advice but practical guidance to clients on issues.'
Key clients
- Research Ireland
- National Transport Authority
- Merck Sharpe & Dohme
- Aer Lingus
- Broadcom
- CHC Ireland
- Workhuman
- Grangegorman Development Agency
- Cardinal Health
Work highlights
Advised Research Ireland (formerly Science Foundation Ireland) on its successful defence of a High Court (and later Court of Appeal) injunction application by its former Director General to restrain the termination of his employment.
Advising CHC Helicopters in an injunction application to the High Court pursuant to the European Communities (Protection of Employment on Transfer of Undertakings) Regulations 2003.
Advised on all employment aspects in respect of the acquisition by Kerry Creameries Co-Op of Kerry Group’s dairy arm, Kerry Dairy Ireland including intensive advice to the directors regarding the diligence findings.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Mary Brassil
Other key lawyers
Donal Hamilton; David McCauley; Dara O'Toole