Tughans’ employment department possesses a demonstrable strength in both supporting the corporate team and acting for employers in Industrial Tribunal claims concerning unfair dismissal, whistleblowing, and disability discrimination. Patricia Rooney takes the lead, assisting with warranties, indemnities, and pensions relating to major corporate transactions, as well as contentious discrimination claims. Jack Balmer is recommended for advising clients on business restructuring and redundancies.
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Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Key clients
- Northern Ireland Water Limited
- Agri Food and Biosciences Institute
- Monaghan Mushrooms Group
- Shareholders of CTS Projects
- 57 Stars LLC
- Foresight Group
- Whiterock GCF LP
- Auditcomply Ltd
- Towerview Investments Limited
- Chiltern Capital LLP
- Cathedral Eye Clinic Limited and Eye-Docs Holdings Limited
- Redball Global FC Partners LLC
Work highlights
Advised Foresight on its investment into Little Rays, providing extensive employment and pensions due diligence, negotiating warranties and indemnities, and preparing senior management documentation to support completion.
Acted as local counsel for Keensight Capital on its acquisition of cybersecurity provider Metacompliance, advising on all NI and ROI employment and pensions aspects in a complex, cross-border transaction completed on an accelerated timetable.
Practice head
Patricia Rooney
Other key lawyers
Jack Balmer