Lewis Silkin Ireland LLP offers a comprehensive employment law service, advising on all aspects of workplace issues, collective and industrial relations, and workplace data protection compliance. The team is led by Síobhra Rush, who frequently advises on employment contracts and internal policies, particularly in response to evolving statutory and legal developments, and Linda Hynes, who supports clients across both contentious and non-contentious matters, including recruitment processes, disciplinary issues, and dismissals. Joanne Hyde is also a key figure in the practice, recognised for her deep expertise in the employment law sector.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team are responsive and commercial and we enjoy working with them.’
- ‘I particularly enjoy working with Aisling Parkinson. She has helped us navigate some tricky ER issues - she offers pragmatic advice based on a sound understanding of the law. I enjoy working with her.’
- ‘Lewis Silkin are extremely approachable, responsive, highly skilled, great communicators and commercially aware. Over a number of years this has been my consistent experience with anyone I have dealt with at the firm, regardless of position or level at the firm.’
- ‘Joanne Hyde is a stand out lawyer. She is personable, pragmatic and straight talking. She feels like part of your business straight away. Her business acumen is exceptional.’
- ‘The team at Lewis Silken are great. They have continued growth in recent years and are becoming established in the market.’
- ‘Lewis Silken are incredibly responsive, personable and professional. They are a pleasure to deal with on all matters. As a firm focused on employment, you know everyone is dedicated to all things in this space and has the knowledge and experience to be your firm of choice. Practical and supportive at all times.’
Work highlights
Advised Verizon in Ireland’s first case under European Works Councils legislation following many EWC’s relocation to Ireland.
Advised a biotech firm on its successful defence of a discriminatory constructive dismissal by a female employee.
Advised an international hospitality group on a large-scale project relating to the harmonisation of terms and conditions of employment for over 300 employees.
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Practice head
Síobhra Rush; Linda Hynes
Other key lawyers
Joanne Hyde; Aisling Parkinson