Boutique employment firm Anne O'Connell Solicitors advises on contentious and non-contentious employment issues related to redundancy, unfair dismissal, and disciplinary matters. Anne O’Connell heads the practice, and is reputed for employment disputes with experience in representing clients before the High Court, Labour Court, and the Workplace Relations Commission. Public and private sector employers rely on Laura Killelea and Jenny Wakely, who handle day-to-day employment law and HR issues, including employee complaints and drafting employment contracts and policies.
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‘I have worked with Anne O'Connell solicitors since our company opened in April 2019. Anne and the team have been second to none in all aspects of employment law. Anne has been highly hands-on and available, as has her team, especially at short notice.'
‘They make it very personable and communication is clear for a non legal person and you just feel they are on your side at all times and working to get you the best outcome while maintaining clarity on pros and cons of decisions or approaches being taken - they keep the human touch while never wavering from the legal aspect.'
‘I think what makes AOC unique is the level of expertise and the size of the team, meaning you still get a lot of 1:1 expert advice from those who have decades in the industry without having to go through layers and layers of hierarchy / management to get that knowledge and support. As it's a bit smaller you still get that personalised support that comes with firms of this size.'
‘All consultations were quick and efficient, with help over Zoom for speed and flexibility. Each of the practice members demonstrated significant insight and experience of the industry in question, meaning that I didn't have to go the extra mile to explain industry-specific context. They understood my situation from the outset, and were focused on getting to a resolution as effectively as possible.’
‘Laura Killelea is an excellent strategist and was my legal representation throughout my process. I cannot speak highly enough of her as she's emotionally intelligent, but also incredibly astute!’
‘Their personable and understanding approach sets them apart—making complex legal matters feel less overwhelming and more manageable. They consistently demonstrate a deep knowledge of the law, coupled with a genuine desire to help and uphold the highest standards of integrity. Whether it's a quick response or a more detailed explanation, they’re always fast and thorough in addressing our needs.'
Key clients
- Brock Delappe Ltd
- ESB Group
- Certa Ireland Limited
- Emerald Nursing Limited
- Affirma Consulting Ireland Limited
- Horizon Graphics Limited
- MyMoneyJar Ltd
- Sonoma Valley Limited
- Mitie Facilities Management Limited
- Doyle Shipping Group
- Northdoc Medical Services CLG
- Balbriggan ETNS
Work highlights
Advised ESB Group on highly sensitive employment law matters.
Represented two shareholders of Brock Delappe in defending High Court proceedings issued by an executive director alleging minority shareholder oppression due to his proposed redundancy.
Represented Doyle Shipping Group in complex employment litigation before the Labour Court and the Workplace Relations Commission.
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Practice head
Anne O’Connell
Other key lawyers
Laura Killelea; Jenny Wakely