Employment: Employer
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 2
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(028) 9024 5034Chambers Review
Elliott Duffy Garrett has a strong employment offering that is respected for its representation of major public bodies, financial institutions and housing associations. The firm acts for a number of professional associations. Its employment lawyers exhibit expertise in all matters, particularly TUPE, restructurings and tribunal disputes.
Work Highlights
- Elliott Duffy Garrett's employment team supported its corporate department in relation to the £1.6 million sale of a family bar/restaurant business. The team advised on transfer of undertakings obligations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The service we receive is excellent. Elliott Duffy Garrett are responsive, professional and have outstanding expertise."
"EDG's service level is outstanding. They have a strong awareness of what is happening in the legal field and market, and use this to structure advice which helps inform our decision-making."
"The team excels in providing tailored, strategic advice that aligns closely with our business objectives. Their ability to combine legal precision with empathy and understanding truly sets them apart."
"Elliott Duffy Garrett are able to handle multifaceted and potentially sensitive issues. Their level of responsiveness is one of the areas that sets them apart."
"The service we receive is excellent. Elliott Duffy Garrett are responsive, professional and have outstanding expertise."
"EDG's service level is outstanding. They have a strong awareness of what is happening in the legal field and market, and use this to structure advice which helps inform our decision-making."
"The team excels in providing tailored, strategic advice that aligns closely with our business objectives. Their ability to combine legal precision with empathy and understanding truly sets them apart."
"Elliott Duffy Garrett are able to handle multifaceted and potentially sensitive issues. Their level of responsiveness is one of the areas that sets them apart."
Notable Practitioners
Adrienne Brock is managing partner and head of the employment practice at Elliott Duffy Garrett. She is a highly experienced and respected employment lawyer who handles contentious and non-contentious matters for a range of employer clients.
"Adrienne provides expert, practical advice on complex employee and business matters. She is very approachable and responsive, often at short notice, and her advice is always invaluable."
"Adrienne consistently delivers exceptional client service, demonstrates a high level of sophistication in legal matters and exhibits strong commercial awareness, effectively addressing our needs."
"Adrienne provides excellent, comprehensive practical advice which instils confidence in decision-making. We would highly recommend her services."
"Adrienne consistently displays an exemplary level of professional ethics and an in-depth knowledge of our business and how it interacts with the wider commercial world."
"Adrienne provides a very high level of service coupled with excellent advice and guidance on what can be very complex multi-jurisdictional matters."
Julie Anne Clarke frequently advises on sensitive employment disputes as well as assisting with non-contentious matters.
"I am always very impressed by Julie Anne. She provides quality advice and is very responsive and commercial."
"Julie Anne is incredibly knowledgeable in both employment law and GDPR. She is an invaluable support."
"She is always very impressive and attentive."
"I regularly recommend her to anyone seeking employment law advice. She treats us as peers, asks questions and cuts through lots of information. She makes difficult situations feel manageable."