Fox Williams is pleased to announce that partners Marian Bloodworth and David Williams have today joined the employment team at Fox Williams, bringing with them extensive expertise and further bolstering the firm’s capability in the financial services and technology sectors. Justin Terry also joins the team as Legal Director.
Marian joins Fox Williams with over 27 years of experience, primarily advising financial services clients, including banks, insurers, private equity houses, hedge funds, fintech, and payment firms.
Marian is well-recognised for her expertise in advising on the employment law implications of regulatory requirements, including under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR), and has deep experience in managing high-stakes internal and external investigations. She also has significant experience in high-value litigation, with a particular focus on whistleblowing and discrimination claims. Marian’s practice includes supporting senior executives, adding a further layer of depth to our employment team. Marian is the former Chair of the national Employment Lawyers Association, a role she held whilst at Kemp Little and subsequently Deloitte Legal.
David also brings over 27 years of experience in employment law, with a strong emphasis on businesses focused on growth and innovation in the technology sector. Prior to joining Fox Williams, David was Managing Partner and Head of Employment at Kemp Little, and more recently Partner and Head of Employment at Deloitte Legal. He has acted for a broad range of clients and has particular expertise in navigating complex issues such as mergers and acquisitions, board restructures, and high-profile discrimination claims.
Previously working closely with both Marian and David, Justin brings 15 years' experience of working with a range of clients, including those in the technology and financial services sectors, and has been tipped as a future talent to watch for his dynamic and diligent approach to complex HR matters.
Speaking about their arrival, partner and head of employment, Joanna Chatterton, said: “We are delighted to welcome both Marian and David to the partner team. Marian’s extensive knowledge of employment law within highly regulated industries, alongside David’s pragmatic and commercial approach to advising fast-moving, innovative businesses, will further enhance the exceptional service we offer our clients. We are confident that their addition will significantly contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice.”
On joining Fox Williams, Marian commented: “I am excited to join the experienced employment team at Fox Williams and look forward to leveraging my expertise across both corporate and senior executive work. I am also eager to collaborate with the wider team, including those in the fintech and financial services practices, to continue building a strong, balanced practice.”
David shared: “I’m thrilled to be joining Fox Williams, where I see great opportunities to further expand my practice. The firm’s deep roots in the technology sector and its reputation for delivering exceptional legal services make it the ideal place to grow my practice and continue supporting leading businesses.”
The addition of Marian and David reinforces Fox Williams’ commitment to providing top-tier employment law advice to our clients. Both partners bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be invaluable in supporting the firm’s ongoing growth and the continued success of our clients.
For more information or to arrange a meeting with Marian or David, please contact us.