The employment team at Carson McDowell provides blue-chip companies with advice on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including trade union disputes and the employment aspects of major sales. Team lead Orlagh O’Neill is a specialist in contentious employment advice and handles complex discrimination claims. Rachel Penny leads on advisory, project-based and contentious employment tribunal mandates. Sarah Cochrane is a go-to for TUPE-related issues, while Hannah McGrath advises on day-to-day HR matters.
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‘Great client profile and range of experience.’
‘Detailed sector knowledge and wonderful client handling skills.’
‘They are all very knowledgeable but approachable and have the ability to explain complex pieces of law well and clearly.’
‘By far the best team in Northern Ireland - proactive, commercial and a pleasure to deal with.’
‘We love working with Rachel Penny - a pleasure to work with.’
‘Very knowledgeable and provides clear advice. ’
Key clients
- Translink
- Royal Mail Group Limited
- Queen’s University Belfast
- Ulster University
- Flybe
- AXA
- The Irish League of Credit Unions (via Axa)
- Lynas Foodservice Limited
- Omexom (Vinci Energies)
- Westland Horticulture Limited
- ESB / Electric Ireland
- Diageo PLC
Work highlights
Advised the sellers on the employment aspects of the sale of Firmus Energy (Supply) Limited by its shareholders, Firmus Energy (Distribution) Limited and Equitix, to Yuno Energy pursuant to a competitive auction process.
Advised the shareholders of Connected Health Group on the equity investment by BGF, creating 1,000 jobs in the domiciliary care sector in Northern Ireland.
Advised Harvey Norman (Trading Ireland) Limited on the employment aspects of the opening of its first store in Great Britain.
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Orlagh O’Neill
Other key lawyers
Rachel Penny; Sarah Cochrane; Hannah McGrath