She advises on employment matters with particular experience in advising on the employment aspects of corporate restructuring, the termination of employment and in relation to employment issues in the public sector.
Recent significant matters include advising:
- Advising Boots Ireland on the successful defence against a compliance notice issued in respect of alleged breaches of the Organisation of Working Time legislation.
- Drafting several pieces of secondary legislation (now enacted) and Heads of Bill for a significant piece of proposed primary legislation.
- Successfully representing SOLAS, Further Education & Training Authority, in a high Court challenge of aspects of the statutory framework regulating the construction industry in Ireland.
2026 Legal 500 EMEA
Alicia is ranked in the Hall of Fame in Legal 500 for Employment.
2026 Chambers Europe
Alicia is ranked in Chambers Europe 2026 for Employment.
2025 Chambers Europe
"Alicia Compton is a solid and very competent partner who always provides thorough and detailed advice."
2023 Legal 500 EMEA
Alicia is ranked in the Hall of Fame for Employment in Legal 500.
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