Niamh joined Shoosmiths in 2021 and qualified as an Associate into Shoosmiths' London Employment team having completed her training contract at the firm.
She advises on a wide range of employment law issues for both commercial and individual clients in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Her experience includes:
- handling complex tribunal litigation, including claims for unfair dismissal, whistleblowing detriment and dismissal, discrimination, harassment and victimisation;
- drafting and reviewing employment contracts, service agreements and company policies;
- advising in relation to the enforcement of post-termination restrictions;
- providing strategic and commercial advice on employee exits, including for reasons of redundancy, performance and capability;
- reviewing and negotiating settlement agreement terms for both employee and employer clients;
- assisting clients with the employment aspects of corporate transactions and investments;
- delivering training to various organisations, including on the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace, sickness absence management, and the duty to make reasonable adjustments; and
- assisting with and supporting clients in handling grievances, disciplinaries and data subject access requests.
Niamh is also involved in the financial services sector, with a particular interest in non-financial misconduct.
Niamh is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.