Professional background
I have advised on a wide range of Irish and multinational corporate, public and institutional clients on all aspects of Irish employment law from recruitment to retirement including contentious, advisory and transactional work. My clients are spread across a number of industries including technology, media, utilities and professional services. I also advise on industrial relations issues arising from mergers, acquisitions, outsourcing and redundancy situations.
In advising clients, I always seek to communicate the salient issues succinctly and accurately, always offering outcome-focused solutions.
I advise a wide range of Irish and multinational corporate, public, commercial semi-state and institutional clients, partnerships and senior executives on all aspects of Irish employment law from recruitment to retirement including contentious, advisory and transactional work.
I have lectured and presented widely on employment law issues with bodies such as the Law Society of Ireland, International Bar Association, Employment Law Alliance, Legal Island and CIPD, and have published various articles on HR law issues in mainstream media and specialist publications.
Awards & recognition
Barry Walsh has deep expertise in employment law matters, commercial awareness and a genuine understanding and appreciation of his clients' businesses.
Barry Walsh has experience in equality law issues and the management of retirement-related disputes. He also advises clients on a range of HR matters, including those related to data protection and discrimination issues.
Barry Walsh has provided exceptional support over a number of years, frequently at very short notice.
His advice is always on point and he has the ability to take complex issues and render them understandable to non-legal personnel.
Authored pieces
Fieldfisher Ireland – Employment Law Digest - August 2026
Tip of the Week: Settlement agreements – employers, avoid this critical mistake!
What others say…
Barry Walsh has deep expertise in employment law matters, commercial awareness and a genuine understanding and appreciation of his clients' businesses.
Barry Walsh has experience in equality law issues and the management of retirement-related disputes. He also advises clients on a range of HR matters, including those related to data protection and discrimination issues.
Barry Walsh has provided exceptional support over a number of years, frequently at very short notice.