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Casserly, Dermot


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Firm: Walkers (Ireland) LLP
Position: Partner
Address: The Exchange, George's Dock, International Financial Services Centre, Dublin 1, D01 W3P9
Phone: +353 1 470 6684
Email: dermot.casserly@walkersglobal.com
Personal URL: https://www.walkersglobal.com/en/People/c/Casserly-Dermot

Special Areas:

Dermot is a partner and the head of Walkers Employment team in Ireland.

He advises on all aspects of employment law and helps clients navigate complex workplace matters, from creating robust employment contracts to resolving sensitive disciplinary issues.

Dermot gives strategic advice on all legal issues arising out of the employment relationship including: employment contracts and audits, staff handbooks, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy consultations and union negotiations. Additionally, he represents clients in defending various employee claims, including unfair dismissal and equality claims.

Known for his strategic counsel on Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE), immigration and M&A employment matters, Dermot has earned recognition as a trusted advisor to employers and HR professionals.

Career:

Prior to joining Walkers, Dermot led the employment team for another law firm in Ireland.

Before that he was an Associate Director at KPMG for five years.

Qualifications:

Admitted in: Ireland

Education:
LL.B Law, University of Galway
BA Law & Economics, University of Galway

Memberships:

Employment Law Reports
Irish Employment Law Journal
Aisling Project
Member of the employment law committee of the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association