Deirdre Malone

Deirdre leads EY Law Ireland’s employment law team, bringing a wealth of experience from over 20 years advising clients. She advises global multinationals and SMEs on day-to-day people issues, workforce planning, restructuring and transactions.

Deirdre collaborates with EY’s People Advisory Service to advise on legal issues such as the use of AI in the workplace.

Combining employment law expertise with a commercial and solution-driven focus, Deirdre is highly regarded by clients.

Ranked by Chambers and Partners (Europe Edition), Deirdre “provides thorough guidance and explains it clearly”. She “always goes the extra mile and gives sound, accurate advice in a timely manner”. Deirdre is also recognised by Legal 500 and is regarded as a “stand-out partner” and someone who is “tough when required – high emotional intelligence”.

She is a member of the Law Society of Ireland’s Employment & Equality Committee and an active mentor on its Women in Leadership mentoring programme.

How Deirdre is building a better working world

“I am passionate about talent management and retention in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Living in a world where location is no longer significant, clients compete in a tough market for the best people to grow their businesses and brands. It is imperative that our clients manage their people in a thoughtful and considerate way, while complying with local employment laws. I contribute to a better working world by partnering with clients to strategically guide them through the challenges their businesses face, and adding real value as they create and drive a sustainable culture to grow and retain the best people.”