Dónall Breen

Dónall Breen advises clients on the full spectrum of employment issues, including advisory, litigation and transactional support. Having worked in both top ranked private practice employment teams and major high-profile organisations, he has first-hand experience in managing complex and sensitive matters by grounding his advice in the reality his clients are facing.

Dónall is qualified to practice in both the UK and Ireland and has helped a multitude of international companies enter and exit numerous European jurisdictions, as well as advising on front page race discrimination claims, large scale reorganisation projects and international transactions in excess of $1billion.

He has a particular focus on the sports and technology sectors and has gained a deep understanding of their specific requirements through his ability to swiftly appreciate organisations' needs and outcomes.

Prior to joining the firm in September 2017, Dónall trained at international ‘Magic Circle’ law firm Linklaters LLP, where he completed seats in the corporate, litigation, employment incentives and pension departments. Dónall went on to work as in-house employment counsel for Improbable Worlds Limited and the Premier League before returning to Littler in June 2024.