Mason Hayes & Curran LLP‘s employment practice has vast experience advising US and multinational technology clients on the full scope of contentious and non-contentious matters. On the contentious front, the group regularly represents clients in interlocutory relief, disciplinary proceedings, unfair dismissal claims, sexual harassment and discrimination cases. Practice head Melanie Crowley routinely advises social media platforms on complex employer-employee relationship issues, while equality issues fall within the purview of expert Catherine O’Flynn, who joined from William Fry LLP in July 2024. Cross-jurisdictional matters are commonplace for immigration specialist Ger Connolly, and Ronnie Neville’s luxury retail clients benefit from his expertise in the employment aspects of mergers and restructurings. Elizabeth Ryan comes recommended for public bodies.
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‘Catherine O'Flynn - stellar record in meeting clients' expectations. Thinks outside the box in ways around matters in hand. Lovely to deal with.'
‘It's an absolute pleasure to liaise with Elizabeth Ryan, she is so personable, kind and approachable. I feel confident and empowered in decisions, having sought advice and guidance from Elizabeth. She listens very attentively to gather all information, she is with you all the way through the process and partners with you throughout the journey, always feeling fully supported by how she engages with you.’
‘I have 'rought MHC with me through 5 different companies solely based on the quality of the work that Ronnie Neville (Employment Law Partner) gives to clients. His unique ability to find creative, boundary-pushing and yet pragmatic advice/work is next level (and I am working with legal teams around the world). His willingness to truly sit as a 'partner to the business' - he asks the difficult but necessary questions and pushes at times - is where he really added value.'
‘Very strong team, always available, extremely reliable, commercially focused and practical. Turnaround time is top class, never kept waiting. Very solid support on negotiated terminations and sensitive employee issues.’
‘Ronnie Neville and his Team are excellent, extremely practical and commercial, they are focused on adding value at all times. Always available and add sensible, businesslike advice, and helpful, commercial support. Ronnie is a hands-on Partner, who is always engaged. Documentation is top class.’
‘Catherine O'Flynn takes time to listen and really understands the issues at hand.’
‘The team have a great insight into Irish employment law and work very well together in a seamless fashion. Being an English employment lawyer they help me with Irish based employment law matters and are very good at highlighting the differences between English and Irish jurisdictions. They are practical and responsive and I have no hesitation in putting them in front of my clients, as required.’
‘My "go to" employment partner in Ireland is Ronnie Neville. He has an innate understanding of Irish employment law matters, is responsive and practical in his advise. I have no hesitation in recommending him.’
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Practice head
Melanie Crowley; Ger Connolly
Other key lawyers
Ronnie Neville; Catherine O’Flynn; Elizabeth Ryan