Bio

Kiera has 20 years’ experience in employment law acting mainly for employers in contentious and non-contentious matters. Her client list includes leading NI Companies and large employers (up to 2,000 employees). Kiera’s experience covers day to day HR problems and complex restructuring issues. She has given advice on a restructure and redundancy programme involving more than 800 employees, defended multi claimant tribunal claims for unfair dismissal arising from TUPE transfers. She recently advised on the high-profile acquisition of Wrightbus and the sale of Novosco. She also assists with strategic decisions, successfully managing the exit senior executives and any contentious issues with restrictive covenants. Kiera has experience of advising on the complex area of union recognition. Kiera is a regular writer and speaker for Legal Island and delivers in house training to many of her clients.