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Stephen is a Director in Fragomen’s Dublin office with more than 10 years’ experience in law and immigration. He assists large companies in Ireland’s booming technology space with their immigration processes, queries and compliance. He focuses on advising employers on workplace immigration compliance and leveraging technology to assist with the timely tracking and executing of immigration processes. Stephen advises on right to work checks, workplace inspections, immigration policy design, and government and legislative affairs.

Prior to joining Fragomen in 2018, Stephen practiced as a barrister and was subsequently a legal panel member at the Department of Justice’s Repatriation Division, where he provided recommendations around deportation matters. He has also worked in the immigration practice of another large professional services organization.

Stephen speaks English, Irish and conversational French.

Education

  • The Honorable Society of King’s Inns, Barrister at Law, 2012
  • University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, Trial Advocacy (certificate), 2012
  • University College Dublin, Bachelor of Civil Law, 2011

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Bar of Ireland

Court Admissions: Ireland

Professional accomplishments

Special Certifications: PRINCE2 Foundation

Experience

Worked on the full spectrum of Ireland immigration applications for a variety of corporate clients in the IT, entertainment and construction industries including Critical Skills Employment Permits, Residence Card applications and the Atypical Working Scheme.

While a member of the INIS’s legal panel within the Repatriation Division, made legally sound recommendations as to whether or not an individual could be deported from Ireland. This involved the assessment of case files and applications for permission to remain in Ireland by unsuccessful international protection applicants and individuals with no immigration permission.

Provided courtroom advocacy for clients in relation to criminal and immigration cases. This involved handling a high and varied caseload in difficult and pressurised settings.

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Staying Ahead: Irish Immigration Compliance for Employers.” Fragomen, Cork, Ireland, 15 July 2025.

Author, “Ireland’s 2024 General Election Part 3: A New Government Elected.” Fragomen, 23 January 2025.

Author, “Ireland’s 2024 General Election: Understanding Business Immigration Priorities from Irish NGOs.” Human Resources Headquarters (HRHQ), 27 November 2024.

Author, “Ireland’s 2024 General Election Part 2: What Business Immigration Policies Can Be Expected from Ireland’s Next Government?” Fragomen, 26 November 2024.

Author, “Ireland’s 2024 General Election Part 1: Understanding Business Immigration Priorities from Irish NGOs.” Fragomen, 20 November 2024.

Stephen’s insights

July 15, 2025 | Meeting

Staying Ahead: Irish Immigration Compliance for EmployersRead more

January 23, 2025 | Blog post

Ireland’s 2024 General Election Part 3: A New Government Elected Read more

November 27, 2024 | Fragomen news

HRHQ: Ireland’s 2024 General Election: Understanding Business Immigration Priorities from Irish NGOsRead more
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Stephen’s insights

July 15, 2025 | Meeting

Staying Ahead: Irish Immigration Compliance for EmployersRead more

January 23, 2025 | Blog post

Ireland’s 2024 General Election Part 3: A New Government Elected Read more

November 27, 2024 | Fragomen news

HRHQ: Ireland’s 2024 General Election: Understanding Business Immigration Priorities from Irish NGOsRead more
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Stephen’s insights

July 15, 2025 | Meeting

Staying Ahead: Irish Immigration Compliance for EmployersRead more

January 23, 2025 | Blog post

Ireland’s 2024 General Election Part 3: A New Government Elected Read more

November 27, 2024 | Fragomen news

HRHQ: Ireland’s 2024 General Election: Understanding Business Immigration Priorities from Irish NGOsRead more
More related insights

Country / Territory

  • IrelandIreland

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Irish
  • French

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+353 1 265 4375

F:+353 1 684 9911

Dublin

Fragomen Ireland Limited

Block B, Central Quay Ground Floor, Riverside IV, Sir John Rogerson's Quay

Dublin, D02 RR77

Ireland

Connect via Linkedin

Stephen’s insights

July 15, 2025 | Meeting

Staying Ahead: Irish Immigration Compliance for EmployersRead more

January 23, 2025 | Blog post

Ireland’s 2024 General Election Part 3: A New Government Elected Read more

November 27, 2024 | Fragomen news

HRHQ: Ireland’s 2024 General Election: Understanding Business Immigration Priorities from Irish NGOsRead more
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[email protected]

T:+353 1 265 4375

F:+353 1 684 9911

Dublin

Fragomen Ireland Limited

Block B, Central Quay Ground Floor, Riverside IV, Sir John Rogerson's Quay

Dublin, D02 RR77

Ireland

Connect via Linkedin

Stephen’s insights

July 15, 2025 | Meeting

Staying Ahead: Irish Immigration Compliance for EmployersRead more

January 23, 2025 | Blog post

Ireland’s 2024 General Election Part 3: A New Government Elected Read more

November 27, 2024 | Fragomen news

HRHQ: Ireland’s 2024 General Election: Understanding Business Immigration Priorities from Irish NGOsRead more
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Languages

  • English
  • Irish
  • French

Contact information

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[email protected]

T:+353 1 265 4375

F:+353 1 684 9911

Dublin

Fragomen Ireland Limited

Block B, Central Quay Ground Floor, Riverside IV, Sir John Rogerson's Quay

Dublin, D02 RR77

Ireland

Connect via Linkedin

Stephen’s insights

July 15, 2025 | Meeting

Staying Ahead: Irish Immigration Compliance for EmployersRead more

January 23, 2025 | Blog post

Ireland’s 2024 General Election Part 3: A New Government Elected Read more

November 27, 2024 | Fragomen news

HRHQ: Ireland’s 2024 General Election: Understanding Business Immigration Priorities from Irish NGOsRead more
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