Mason Hayes & Curran LLP delivers full-service employment law advice, covering advisory, contentious, and transactional matters. The practice is headed by Melanie Crowley, who works closely with boards, CEOs, HR teams, and in-house legal departments, providing strategic guidance on employment and HR issues, internal restructurings, and day-to-day matters. Ronnie Neville maintains a broad client base, advising across the hospitality, luxury, technology, and financial services sectors. Catherine O’Flynn handles the full range of employment law issues, with particular expertise in equality and age-related matters.
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- ‘Dynamic and client-focused. It is outstanding as an employment team.’
- ‘They are personal, dedicated and are able to strategically advise us on the steps to take legally and operationally with difficult and complex cases. This is what is needed rather than just providing legal advice.’
- ‘The team has strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations issues. They adopt a collaborative, friendly approach with us as a client and are responsive. They also dovetail well on GDPR matters, which cross over from time to time.’
- ‘Ronnie Neville is a pleasure to work with; his knowledge is exceptional.’
- ‘I have complete trust in Melanie Crowley's advice and the strategies she proposes. Her practical and no-nonsense approach makes her the ideal person to have by my side when navigating challenging employment law issues. I can always rely on her expertise and guidance.'
- ‘Melanie Crowley is head & shoulders above her competitors in the Irish employment law market. Globally known as a superstar. Very commercial, strategic, responsive. Can't be bettered.'
- ‘We have found MHC excellent in the employment law cases they have acted for us in. They have given very good advice, been pragmatic and responsive as well as understanding our needs as a client.’
Work highlights
Advising a French multinational financial institution regarding disclosures made on its protected disclosures (whistleblower) hotline.
Advising a global pharmaceutical manufacturer, Cardinal Health, on the closure of its Irish operations.
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Practice head
Melanie Crowley
Other key lawyers
Ronnie Neville; Catherine O’Flynn