Stephen Gillick joins MHC as employment law and benefits partner

Mason Hayes & Curran has announced the appointment of Stephen Gillick as a partner in its employment law and benefits team.

It is the latest in a series of recent appointments at the growing Dublin-based firm, which is also set to have made a total of 75 new hires this year.

Mr Gillick specialises in pensions law and is said to have extensive experience in advising trustees, sponsoring employers and pension providers on a range of issues, including pension scheme establishment; pension scheme funding and exercises to reduce scheme liabilities.

He is experienced in drafting and updating pension scheme documentation and advising on pension scheme mergers and reorganisations. He regularly advises on the pension aspects of corporate acquisitions and disposals.

Mr Gillick also provides guidance to trustees and sponsoring employers on compliance and interpretation of pensions legislation and scheme rules.

Ian O’Herlihy, head of the employment law and benefits team, said: “Stephen is a welcome addition to the team as we continue to grow in line with client demand for advice on both employment and pensions law related matters.”