Bernard Martin is an excellent resource and has been instrumental in helping us execute on a significant project this year. His responsiveness, attention to detail and professionalism has been exceptional.
Bernard advises international and domestic employers across the entire suite of employment law issues, including advisory, contentious, industrial relations and corporate matters.
Bernard acts for clients across various sectors with a particular focus on financial services and technology. He has particular interest in advising on the employment aspects of corporate transactions and subsequent change programmes/harmonisation/restructuring.
Bernard works closely with client's HR and legal teams on all matters related to employment and provides prompt, pragmatic and commercial advice. He has defended employers in complex employment litigation before the WRC, Labour Court and High Court.
Professional QualificationsSolicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland
EXPERIENCE
Advised various clients across different sectors on senior executive exits.
Advisied a tech client regarding a large worldwide reduction in force.
Advised a pharma client in respect to the sale of is operations in Ireland.
Advised a technology client regarding a large internal re-organisation, TUPE transfers and associated harmonisation of terms.
Advised a tech client on a multi-jurisdictional harmonisation project.
Advised a life sciences client on a very large collective redundancies and site shutdown; *
Advised on a large financial institution''s exit from the Irish market and associated TUPE transfer of employees, employee exits etc; *
Advised a large international insurer on the transfer of its European operations into its Irish entity and associated TUPE and employment law advice; *
Advised an international tech client in respect to a large multi-jurisdictional reorganisation. *
*Experience gained before joining DLA Piper.
Education
LL.M Trinity College Dublin
LL.B, University of Galway
BA, University of Galway
Publications and media
Use of CCTV in Disciplinary Processes – The Parchment
