Employment - UK
What the team is known for
Charles Russell Speechlys provides expert employment advice to corporate groups and has particular experience handling severance negotiations, complicated exits and the employment aspects of large corporate transactions. The firm serves a broad range of clients including notable work for retail and sports organisations. It also has experience working with employers and senior individuals from the financial services sector.
Strengths
"The team at CRS are extremely responsive and collaborative, making themselves available at short notice to help us resolve urgent matters and being proactive in helping us avoid any pitfalls."
"Charles Russell Speechlys are very attentive to us, providing technical and excellent advice."
"The level of expertise, diligence and professionalism from the team is excellent."
Work highlights
Charles Russell Speechlys advised Sony PlayStation on a spectrum of employment law matters. This included advice on the exits of several senior employees following a change in the strategic direction of the business including the client's deputy general counsel.
Notable practitioners
Michael Powner is a partner at Charles Russell Speechlys who regularly provides transactional employment support to clients from a range of industries, often handling matters involving cross-border elements. He is experienced in advising on dismissals and the employment aspects of M&A.
Head of the employment group at Charles Russell Speechlys, Nick Hurley handles a full range of employment matters including disputes in the Employment Tribunal and the High Court. He also regularly leads on non-contentious work including restructurings and TUPE transfers. "Nick is excellent and has provided us with carefully considered advice on a number of sensitive and challenging employment matters." "He is extremely approachable and responsive with a strong understanding of our objectives." "Nick provides an excellent level of service. He is a strategic mastermind who is insightful yet practical and someone you definitely want in your corner when facing the big guns."
