Walkers' employment practice is led by Dermot Casserly, who joined the team in early 2025 from DWF. Casserly advises on all aspects of employment law, and is ably supported by fellow recruit Alison Martin, who joined in late 2025.
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- 'Walkers have demonstrated their ability to provide practical advise on contentious and complex employment law issues and provides a deep knowledge and experience on human resources disputes where the advice and strategies identified provides reassurance and confidence to the client.'
- 'In particular Dermot Casserly and his team has assisted us to navigate complex workplace matters, worked collaboratively with us to making decisions on resolving sensitive employment issues.'
- 'They stand out for turning complex employment issues into clear, actionable steps that fit a clinical setting.'
- 'Dermot Casserly stands out for being both an excellent lawyer and a genuinely good person—calm, respectful and discreet in sensitive staff matters. He is exceptionally responsive and his advice is decisive, actionable and tailored to our environment.'
- 'This practice is unique in its ability to combine deep industry expertise with a truly client-focused approach, ensuring tailored solutions that meet complex needs.'
- 'Dermot Casserly is a pragmatic, empathetic and extremely capable solicitor who will go out of his way to ensure that client priorities get addressed.'
Practice head
Dermot Casserly
Other key lawyers
Alison Martin