Employment Law & Pensions Solicitors

Employment Law and Pensions Advice for Employers

Holmes’ employment solictors advise employers across Ireland on every stage of the employment relationship, from contracts and policies to dismissals, redundancy and Workplace Relations Commission claims.

Our employment law solicitors work closely with HR leaders, in-house legal teams and senior management, giving clear, practical advice on workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, restructuring and employer pension obligations, so you can act quickly and minimise risk.

Employment Law Advisory Services

Our employment solicitors provide day-to-day advisory and contentious support to employers on a wide range of workplace issues, including:

• Drafting employment contracts, policies and employee handbooks
• Disciplinary, grievance and bullying and harassment procedures
• Contractor arrangements and statutory compliance
• Dismissals, discrimination and redundancy advice
• Workplace investigations and industrial relations support
• TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings), equality and protected disclosures

With over 50 years’ experience in employment litigation and advisory work, our team gives clear guidance on complex disputes, compliance reviews and strategic restructuring.

Defending Employer Claims at the WRC & Labour Court

When an employee brings a complaint, early advice can shape the outcome. Our employment law solicitors represent employers before the Workplace Relations Commission and on appeal to the Labour Court, as well as in the Circuit and High Courts where disputes escalate.

We regularly act for employers on:

• Unfair and constructive dismissal claims
• Discrimination and equality complaints
• Payment of wages and working time disputes
• Protected disclosures (whistleblowing) claims
• Mediation and settlement negotiations

We review your procedures and documentation from the outset, advise on risk and settlement options, and prepare your defence so you go into hearings well positioned.

Pensions Law for Employers

Our pensions solicitors advise employers on occupational pensions, retirement benefits and evolving regulatory obligations, helping organisations manage liabilities while safeguarding employee rights.

Our pensions services include:

• Advice on occupational pension schemes and PRSAs
• Employer obligations under Ireland’s automatic enrolment retirement savings system
• Pensions regulatory compliance and governance
• Pensions restructuring during mergers, acquisitions and redundancies
• Legal risk assessment in benefit scheme administration

Strategic Support for Corporate and Public Employers

We advise HR leaders, General Counsels, CEOs and public sector bodies on the employment and pensions issues that arise in transactions, regulatory matters and organisational change.

Our experience includes advising on:

• Employment aspects of corporate transactions and due diligence

• Employment injunctions and regulatory frameworks

• Corporate immigration and employee incentive schemes

• Constitutional and procedural issues in public sector employment

Speak to Our Employment Law Team

Holmes is a trusted legal advisor to employers across Ireland, combining deep expertise in employment and pensions law with a practical understanding of workplace dynamics. Our advice is proactive, commercially focused and tailored to the specific challenges facing your organisation.

If you require advice on employment contracts, workplace disputes, restructuring or pensions compliance, speak with a member of our Employment, Pensions and Benefits team for a confidential discussion.