The head of Arthur Cox’s employment law practice has received an award for Outstanding Contribution to the Legal Profession at the Chambers Europe Awards 2016.

Séamus Given has 30 years’ experience in the legal profession advising employers on employment law and industrial relations issues.

Chambers has praised him for his experience and knowledge of all aspects of employment law and industrial relations.

According to the Chambers Europe award citation:

“Séamus Given of Arthur Cox is a clear star in the field of employment law….he is praised for his deep experience and knowledge of all aspects of Ireland’s employment law and issues surrounding industrial relations. His clients have described him as ‘the best in the business due to his level of expertise, practical insights, speed of response and outstanding professionalism.’”

Brian O’Gorman, managing partner at Arthur Cox, said: “Séamus has built an enormous reputation in the area of employment law and we are delighted to see that being recognised internationally in this way.”