Lewis Silkin Ireland LLP handles discriminatory and unfair dismissals, as well as disciplinary proceedings, business immigration advice, and workplace GDPR compliance. The employment team has strong sector-specific expertise in the technology industry. Síobhra Rush, who covers both contentious and non-contentious matters, and data protection expert Linda Hynes, who specialises in disclosures and data breach investigations, are the co-heads of the team. Joanne Hyde joined the firm as partner in January 2025.
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Work highlights

  • Advised a client on Ireland’s first case under European Works Councils legislation following many EWC’s relocation to Ireland.
  • Advised a cutting-edge biotech firm on its successful defence of a discriminatory constructive dismissal of 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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Joanne Hyde

Practice head

Síobhra Rush; Linda Hynes

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Joanne Hyde