Taylor Wessing appoints partner to drive employment practice growth

Taylor Wessing has bolstered its Dublin office with the appointment of Lynda Nyhan as partner, tasked with leading the firm’s Irish employment practice and enhancing its cross-border advisory reach. Nyhan joins from ICON plc, where she oversaw employment law matters across EMEA and APAC, bringing a wealth of experience in M&A and restructuring transactions, high-value disputes, and complex dismissal cases.

Her appointment addresses rising client demand for employment-law expertise, signalling a focus on delivering comprehensive solutions for multinational organisations navigating increasingly complex workforce regulations. Taylor Wessing emphasises that Nyhan’s leadership will be pivotal in strengthening its international platform, combining local insights with global legal experience.

Adam Griffiths, partner and head of the Dublin office, highlighted that the launch of the Irish employment practice complements the firm’s strategy to provide end-to-end support for clients operating across multiple jurisdictions. The expansion positions Taylor Wessing to advise on a broad spectrum of employment matters, from strategic workforce planning to contentious issues, ensuring clients have access to expert guidance tailored to regional and global challenges.

Nyhan emphasised the opportunity to leverage the firm’s international collaboration framework, reinforcing Taylor Wessing’s commitment to innovation and consistency in employment-law solutions across borders. Her expertise is expected to strengthen the firm’s ability to deliver practical, business-focused advice to organisations expanding or restructuring in Ireland and beyond.

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