Addleshaw Goddard advises both domestic and international clients on a wide range of employment law matters, including day-to-day HR issues, TUPE information, union negotiations, and sensitive workplace investigations. The team is led by Maura Connolly, who has extensive experience in employment law issues arising from commercial transactions, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions and transfer of undertakings. David Heneghan heads the corporate immigration team, supporting businesses with strategic employee and executive relocations to Ireland. Lorna Osborne is a key contact for pensions matters, advising employers and trustees on their legal obligations under pension trust arrangements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very flexible approach to client engagement; rapid responses and action. High level of collaboration.’
- ‘The firm is well versed in local immigration requirements. They are proactive, very responsive, knowledgeable and are always able to find a solution.’
- ‘Commercially savvy knowledge and proactive legal support from a legal director.’
- ‘The team is very knowledgeable, responsive, and their advice is always tailored, strategic, and aligned with the broader business goals of their client.'
- ‘Maura Conolly's calm approach to complex matters makes her stand out. Maura has always delivered advice with clarity and confidence.'
- ‘The team are extremely approachable and I feel they understand our business and our hiring challenges. It's clear they are experts in their field, and I feel very comfortable speaking to them for advice or assistance on a matter.’
- ‘Robert Dooney is an excellent legal partner who is clear and concise with advice, making the client aware of all the key elements, in order to make sound business decisions.’
Key clients
- Cognizant Technology Solutions Ireland Limited
- Arvato SE (a division of Bertelsmann)
- AAB (AAB Accountants Ireland Limited and Pioneer Topco Limited)
- Q-Park Ireland Limited
- Karshan (Midlands) Limited
- Tifco Group
- IK Partners / Valorem Group Limited
- Servier Laboratories (Ireland) Limited
- Platform Retailer
- Professional Practices
Work highlights
Advised Cognizant Technology Solutions Ireland Limited in a number of cases before the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) and Circuit Court.
Advised Q Park Ireland on a wide variety of day to day HR issues that arise including advising on TUPE consultation processes, workplace investigations and training the HR team.
Advised the joint liquidators of HHGL (Ireland) Limited (In Liquidation) t/a Homebase, on the sale of five Homebase stores to the Range (Ireland) Limited t/a The Range and the sale of a further three Homebase stores to B&Q Ireland Limited.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Maura Connolly
Other key lawyers
David Heneghan; Lorna Osborne; Robert Dooney