Dublin-based Hayes Solicitors has welcomed solicitors Gill Woods and Mary Gavin to its employment law team.

Ms Woods, former partner at a top law firm, joins as a consultant. She provides commercial and solutions-focussed advice to clients on both contentious and advisory aspects of the employment relationship.

She advises a wide range of clients, both employers and employees, in both the public and private sectors including financial institutions, public bodies, and clients in the manufacturing, technology, energy, healthcare, retail and pharmaceutical sectors.

Meanwhile, Ms Gavin joins as an associate solicitor with extensive expertise in all areas of employment law, providing advice to both employees and employers. She advises individuals, trade union officials and commercial clients on contentious and non-contentious matters which impact upon the employment relationship.

Breda O’Malley, partner and head of the firm’s employment team, said: “We are delighted to welcome Gill and Mary to the firm. They bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge to our growing employment team. These appointments reinforce our commitment to providing a top class service to our clients.”