'Hayes solicitors has a strongly rated group advising on a range of employment matters, including the implementation of workforce reorganisations or redundancies on behalf of clients needing to downsize or to relocate employees. The team has experience on both the plaintiff and employer sides of unfair dismissal claims. It advises on disciplinary and discrimination claims and assists with litigation seeking to enforce restrictive covenants against former executives. Lawyers at the firm act for a mixture of multinational corporations, charities and state organisations.'
Chambers and Partners 2026
'Hayes solicitors provides excellent legal advice, which is detailed and concise.'
Chambers and Partners 2026
'The team's advice reflects a clear understanding of both legal implications and broader business impact, which is critical when navigating grey areas and high-risk decisions.'
Chambers and Partners 2026
'Hayes is a brilliant team providing solid advice.'
Chambers and Partners 2026
'The lawyers at Hayes have deep expertise in employment law paired with a practical, client-focused approach.'
Chambers and Partners 2026
'Hayes' strength is its ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and clarity, ensuring that complex issues are addressed in a way that minimises risk while supporting constructive outcomes.'
Chambers and Partners 2026
‘The practice is renowned in Dublin for providing clear and ease-to-understand employment law advice. The senior team can be differentiated from peer firms because of their relatability to Irish and overseas clients alike.’
Legal 500 2026
‘Anne Lyne can always focus on the most pertinent aspects of the issue, delivering her advice in an easy-to-follow way. Employment law cases can often turn on subtleties and nuances. Anne's adept advisory style is always clear, concise and attuned to such detail.’
Legal 500 2026
‘Breda O'Malley was outstanding in clearly outlining the low, medium, and high risks associated with my employment matters. She is direct, provides straightforward advice, and clearly explains the necessary steps to take.’
Legal 500 2026
‘The team at Hayes Solicitors LLP stands out for its combination of deep technical expertise and practical, solution-oriented advice.'
Legal 500 2026
‘The individuals I work with stand out because they combine deep expertise with a down-to-earth, approachable manner. They are exceptionally knowledgeable and bring a very practical, solution-focused approach, which makes their advice both reliable and easy to implement.'
Legal 500 2026
‘What makes this practice unique is the way they combine specialist expertise with a genuine focus on people. They stand out because their team isn’t just highly capable, but also approachable, responsive, and deeply committed to delivering the right outcomes.'
Legal 500 2026
'Anne Lyne is a steadfast trusty solicitor who is an expert in her field.'
Chambers and Partners 2025
'The team's strength is its expertise, commercial understanding, speed, responsiveness and all-round service.'
Chambers and Partners 2025