“I`ve always enjoyed working with CPP`s employment team and I`m also impressed by the progressive nature of the company in general. The team also enjoys discussing more than just the legal implications of a situation and provides a very comprehensive service. “Partner Carlene Nicol is a very safe pair of hands; We hope to put them in front of industry leaders to advise and report on legal issues. “Lewis Silkin`s team is always pragmatic and will discuss the best solution for the company and provide an honest risk assessment. They are always open and communicative and will do everything to facilitate the work of a human resources professional or manager. Many other law firms will sit idly by and not approach a case with the level of transparency and integrity that Lewis Silkin does. “Meriel Schindler is very friendly, practical and commercial. It quickly gets to the bottom of the problem, assesses the legal possibilities and clearly describes the possibilities. “Henry Clinton-Davis is an outstanding employment lawyer who always brings clarity to any situation and provides legal advice with pragmatism and understanding of our business, particularly how that advice might be applied. CMS`s UK employment team is led by Melanie Lane with her counterpart Alison Woods in Aberdeen. The team is spread across six offices in England and Scotland and relies on the support of the firm`s low-cost legal practice in Glasgow, while benefiting from the firm`s extensive European network. The London firm`s client list includes well-known names in the firm`s key sectors, including retail, energy, financial services, real estate and technology, media and telecommunications.
The team`s growing areas of work include access requests from affected individuals, often with related complaints and labor disputes. Other important members of the team are the controversial expert Catherine Taylor and the experienced Richard Brown, but also the newly promoted partner Anna Cope enjoys a great reputation. The team was also strengthened in March 2019 by the side entry of Steven Cochrane, who joined Pinsent Masons LLP after four years as a partner. Bird & Bird LLP`s London employment team, led by Ian Hunter, offers a full range of services to multinationals with a particular focus on the technology, life sciences, aerospace and retail sectors. The team has also advised executives, including partners from other law firms. Recent areas where the firm has seen an increase in work include injunctions and claims in the High Court, data protection and cases in employment courts related to paid leave for outsourced clients. Hunter works with Elizabeth Lang, “competent and direct” General Counsel Penny Hunt and “accomplished professional” senior partner Jonathan Goldsworthy, who also has expertise in business immigration. The team got a big boost in the summer of 2019 with the hiring of Tim Spillane, Director of Employment at Stewarts Law LLP, who is highly regarded for his work with executives. “Dan Ornstein is an exceptional and very talented leader of the team in London. You have a lot of experience in the financial services sector; I really like your pragmatic approach to dealing with (potential) separation scenarios. They understand that properly managing the situation requires much more than understanding the legal status quo.
“The team is open, honest and pleasant to deal with. They always provide sound advice and spend time thinking about issues from a legal and business perspective. “Victoria Watson and Andrew Rowland are exceptional personalities. They are experts in their field, but it`s not just the quality of their legal advice – they understand healthcare and the risks and challenges associated with it. They do not always reach the Safety First button, but help analyze risks and solutions. “Paul Reeves and Richard Freedman give practical and sound advice. They are very meticulous and the legal letters they write are of exceptional quality and very clearly thought out. “It`s a pleasure to work with Chris Holme and Simon Tovey, they respond quickly and explain legal issues in a way that non-lawyers can understand. “The team is efficient, well managed and a pleasure to work with.
They provide commercial and practical advice, but also well documented and legally mastered. Partners are fully engaged and practical and all team members (up to the intern) contribute well. “The team has first-class technical knowledge of employment law and consists of friendly and highly ethical executives. They are able to help a client think outside the box and assess the intricacies of a legal situation in order to make the right decision on difficult and sensitive personal matters. “Elaine Aarons is ambitious for her clients, and she knows the field well enough – and human nature – to read the politics of a situation and navigate difficult situations to create success for her clients. She is an accomplished professional with a strong focus on effective case management, providing excellent and timely support to her clients, while finding the right legal steps every step of the way. “The team is able to provide legal advice, options and solutions that our management can feel comfortable with when making decisions on relevant actions related to employment issues.” “They adapt their advice and guidance. They take the time to understand our business and have built strong relationships with our leaders.
They are not afraid to challenge us and give us practical advice. You proactively alert us to upcoming legal changes or judgments that may affect our employee framework. They are responsive and provide high-quality results. “David Whincup and Supinder Sian have a mix of legal expertise, experience and a sense of humour, which means the advice they offer and the way it is offered sets them apart.” “Yvonne Gallagher and her team feel truly different from other companies. Their technical experience is acquired, but it is emotional intelligence, pragmatism and real advice (as opposed to presenting legal facts and then full responsibility of the client) that sets them apart. The London practice of Hogan Lovells International LLP regularly leads teams in multiple jurisdictions advising on the employment aspects of corporate transactions while managing global projects and high-engagement litigation. Other areas of expertise include restructuring and investigations. The practice, which has a particular focus on the financial services and life sciences sectors, also works closely with the firm`s highly regarded retirement team. Stefan Martin, Practice Manager, focuses on multinational projects and executive consulting, working with the respected Ed Bowyer. The practice also benefits from the firm`s relationship with legal services firm Elevate, which offers a flexible pool of lawyers that clients can call on when needed. DLA Piper`s employment team in London benefits from the company`s extensive global footprint and advises leading clients globally. The firm`s work ranges from litigation before the Supreme Court to restructuring, outsourcing, data protection and employment aspects of M&A transactions with key sectors such as technology, financial services, life sciences, retail, leisure and media.
Adam Hartley, head of UK employment services, who also leads the group`s UK and international technology arms, is working with Tim Marshall, Jonathan Exten-Wright, co-chair of Global Practice and Jonathan Hearn, general counsel. Pinsent Masons LLP`s employment and rewards practice in London, which has a particular focus on the financial services, infrastructure and TMT sectors, saw strong growth last year. The team aims to differentiate itself from competitors by leveraging new technologies to provide a more cost-effective service, and has developed a customer portal to more effectively manage multiple claims for large customers. The practice continues to build on the acquisition of diversity and inclusion firm Brook Graham in 2017, a transaction that added a new string to the firm`s circle. The team is led by Ed Goodwyn, who works with a number of leading infrastructure clients, while Fleur Benns, who has expertise in equity programs and incentives, joined Bird & Bird LLP as General Counsel in late 2018. Legalease is a global leader in providing legal market information. We provide authoritative in-depth analysis and research commentary on the delivery of legal services worldwide. We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic person to join our IT support team on a 1st/2nd line basis. This person will be the first point of contact.
The CPP Employment, Pensions and Incentives team continues to grow in importance due to its key role in high-profile court disputes, including the landmark Tillman v. Egon Zehnder Supreme Court on trade restrictions. The firm is led by Patrick Brodie, who has a strong background in major litigation and led the executive search firm Egon Zehnder`s team in the aforementioned case. Working with Kelly Thomson, a “passionate” and “approachable” legal advisor, he advises an impressive list of well-known clients in the insurance, utilities, services and retail sectors.