HF Acquires Ennis, Matrix & Cardinal in Dublin
HF are expanding in Dublin with the acquisition of Ennis & Associates LLP (Ennis), Matrix Claims Services Ltd (Matrix) and...
Areas of Expertise
Our team guides employers through disciplinary, performance and grievance procedures, including investigations, hearings and appeals.
We help employers manage discrimination and equality obligations, resolve complaints and strengthen internal processes.
Employment contracts are drafted and reviewed by our specialists to ensure clarity, compliance and strong workforce management.
We support employers in delivering fair, transparent and legally compliant redundancy processes, from rationale to consultation.
Expert tribunal representation is provided through strategic advice, thorough case preparation and effective advocacy.
We assist employers in managing fair and lawful dismissal processes to minimise the risk of unfair dismissal claims.
Whistleblowing disclosures are handled with clear, compliant advice to mitigate risk and manage related claims effectively.
Notable Cases
- Implementation of a multi-site redundancy programme involving over 250 employees for a client in the aviation industry.
- Successfully defending a six-figure employment claim for discrimination and breach of contract on behalf of a corporate client in the travel industry.
- Robustly defending an employment tribunal claim submitted against a CIC, for disability discrimination and alleged whistleblowing resulting in withdrawal of the claim by the claimant following submission of the respondent’s defence.
- Successfully defending a multi-party disability discrimination and whistleblowing claim against an NHS Trust and nine individually named respondents.
- Advice to a CIC on economic, technical, organisational reasons for making changes to employees’ working arrangements after a TUPE transfer.
- Acting for administrators on a sale of a business with 48-hour notice, resulting in a successful transfer and the retention of numerous employees.
Investigations By Design
Investigations by design is a specialist provider of HR investigation services. Its award winning, expert practitioners have first-hand experience of conducting many complex (and often highly sensitive) high profile investigations involving multi-faceted employment matters which ensure compliance with core legislation and ACAS guidance.
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Getting It Right: Employment Contracts
26 May 2026
Employment contracts rarely attract attention until something goes wrong. When disputes arise, however, it is frequently the wording of key terms, or the absence of them, that determines risk, cost and outcome for an employer. Taking time to get contracts right from the outset remains one of the most effective ways to set clear expectations...
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For employers, the duty to make reasonable adjustments remains one of the most misunderstood and high‑risk obligations under the Equality...
Getting it Right: Making Reasonable Adjustments
7 May 2026
For employers, the duty to make reasonable adjustments remains one of the most misunderstood and high‑risk obligations under the Equality...
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Preventing workplace harassment is a core legal responsibility for employers and a vital part of creating a safe, respectful and...
Getting It Right: Preventing Workplace Harassment
24 March 2026
Preventing workplace harassment is a core legal responsibility for employers and a vital part of creating a safe, respectful and...
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Workplace investigations shouldn’t be treated as a procedural formality, a task to complete before the real decision making begins. Particularly...
Workplace Investigations in Construction: Why It Matters
19 March 2026
Workplace investigations shouldn’t be treated as a procedural formality, a task to complete before the real decision making begins. Particularly...
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Managing poor employee performance can be a sensitive and stress inducing challenge for employers, especially in light of developing employment...
Getting It Right: Managing Poor Performance
28 January 2026
Managing poor employee performance can be a sensitive and stress inducing challenge for employers, especially in light of developing employment...
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