Duncan Inverarity is a partner in A&L Goodbody's Employment Law group and has practiced exclusively in the area of employment law and industrial relations in multiple jurisdictions. Duncan advises public and private sector employers on both contentious and non-contentious matters. He advises Board rooms across Ireland and abroad on strategic and complex employment and industrial relations matters. Duncan also specialises in crisis management for clients and has advised on some of the most high profile corporate issues in Ireland. Duncan regularly appears for clients in the Workplace Relations Commission, the Circuit Court, the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Duncan also acts for partnerships in mediated settlements and in proceedings in the High Court.
Areas of Expertise
Employment/Pensions and Incentives/Privacy & Data Security/Corporate and M&A/Litigation & Dispute Resolution/Brexit
Market Recommendations
'One of the best partners I have dealt with in my career. His client relationship management is exceptional. Excellent and timely turnaround from first call to closing out issues.’ (Legal 500 2024)
'Greatly valued for his level-headed and business-focused approach to difficult issues and his ability to cut through to the essential issues in any situation.’ (Legal 500 2024)
"An excellent partner to deal with, he provides a top-class service with top-class advice and representation." (Chambers Europe 2024)
"Strong at understanding the business and context that we operate in and aligning the legal guidance to that." (Chambers Europe 2024)
Professional activities
Duncan has co-authored “Employment Law in Ireland” and has written articles for specialist legal publications. He regularly speaks at conferences on employment and industrial relations matters for organisations such as the Law Society and other professional bodies. Duncan was involved in the establishment of the Law Society Employment Law diploma. He lectures this course as well as on the Law Society of Ireland's Professional Practice courses. Duncan is a member of the European Employment Lawyers' Association and the Employment Lawyers Association of Ireland.
Education
- Solicitor, Law Society of Ireland
- Solicitor, Law Society of England and Wales
- Solicitor, Law Society of Australia and New Zealand
- LL.B, University of NSW (Australia)
- BComm, University of NSW (Australia)
Duncan Inverarity
Partner,
Employment
Dublin