Employment
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
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020 7006 1000Chambers Review
Clifford Chance houses a strong employment practice that is well known for advising high-profile corporate clients and financial institutions. It is adept at handling complex employment issues arising from large-scale transactions, employment litigation and investigations. The firm also provides advice on issues such as dismissals, whistle-blowing and senior exits. The firm's capabilities extend to matters with cross-border elements.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance acted for a leading sports and gaming betting operator to negotiate the exits and employment of a number of C-suite and below executives.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance are a valuable partner across multiple work streams and jurisdictions. We are always well supported by experienced people across the range of services that we require."
"Clifford Chance are a valuable partner across multiple work streams and jurisdictions. We are always well supported by experienced people across the range of services that we require."
Notable Practitioners
Global co-head of employment at Clifford Chance, Alistair Woodland frequently advises major employers, particularly financial institutions, on all aspects of employment law. He is recognised for the depth of his knowledge on the SMCR.
"Alistair is our go-to contact for sensitive employment matters."
Chinwe Odimba-Chapman is adept at assisting high-profile corporates, as well as clients in the financial services sector, on the full range of matters that they face as employers. She is the firm's Global Partner for Talent, as well as a key member of the firm's Race Equality And Celebrating Heritage initiative.
"Chinwe is very good on detail, law and strategy. She is a delight to work with."
"Her practice is going from strength to strength."
"Chinwe is really excellent - she is always on top of everything and is great with clients."
Alastair Windass is a partner at Clifford Chance with an impressive reputation in the employment market. He predominantly acts for corporate clients requiring employment advice on everything from transactions to employee grievances.
"Alastair is an excellent lawyer who is astute and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him."
"He is strong on employment and arbitration matters."