Employment
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
Contact number
020 7242 1011Chambers Review
DAC Beachcroft has a sizeable employment team that works with clients on contentious and non-contentious matters, including both strategic and business-as-usual advice for large financial institutions and clients in the insurance industry. The firm is regularly instructed on complex employment work relating to industrial relations and internal investigations. It is also recognised for its continued expertise in relation to healthcare and the public sector. The firm offers additional expertise in regulatory employment matters, including the SMCR.
Work Highlights
- DAC Beachcroft advised Quilter Financial Planning through a discrimination claim in the Employment Tribunal with parallel breach of contract proceedings in the High Court.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The advice from DAC Beachcroft combines a deep understanding of our business and regulatory environment with an ability to distil a complicated scenario from both a factual and legal perspective into commercial and pragmatic advice."
"The team have invested heavily in their relationship with us and have a good understanding of our industry. They advise on complex and sophisticated matters both pragmatically and sensitively."
"The depth and breadth of experience is demonstrable in the high quality of advice provided."
"The advice from DAC Beachcroft combines a deep understanding of our business and regulatory environment with an ability to distil a complicated scenario from both a factual and legal perspective into commercial and pragmatic advice."
"The team have invested heavily in their relationship with us and have a good understanding of our industry. They advise on complex and sophisticated matters both pragmatically and sensitively."
"The depth and breadth of experience is demonstrable in the high quality of advice provided."
Notable Practitioners
Khurram Shamsee is a partner at DAC Beachcroft, where he heads the London employment offering. He is relied upon by a number of major financial services clients seeking employment advice on sensitive matters. Shamsee is sought after for his expertise in handling discrimination claims, whistle-blowing and senior-level exits, among other areas.
"Khurram is an extremely professional, knowledgeable and patient lawyer. He is calm, centred and can provide clarity in the most difficult circumstances."
"Even with our most complex cases, speaking to Khurram is always a pleasure and his advice is always excellent."
"Khurram has strong expertise and produces excellent, high-quality work. He is absolutely first-rate."
"He is a go-to lawyer for complex advice or tricky situations."
"I enjoy working with him because he is commercial and easy to deal with."
As a partner at DAC Beachcroft, David Sims stands out for his high-quality representation of clients in the financial services market.
"David is a standout practitioner. He is technically excellent, always responsive and gives commercial, strategic advice every time."
"Working with David is always a pleasure. He is very thorough and considered, as well as practical, and he understands the workings of our business."
"David is a trusted adviser to the firm. He can be relied on to provide sound advice in relation to complex legal and regulatory issues, which he handles in both a sensitive and practical manner."
David Speakman is head of the investigations practice at DAC Beachcroft. He handles sensitive matters for clients, including disciplinary procedures and internal investigations.
"David is a pleasure to work with and I know I will get strong, intuitive advice in a very clear and concise way."
"He is available, flexible and approachable. David is a great partner to our business."
"He is relatable, pragmatic and practical in his approach. Every issue we have, he finds practical solutions for us to follow. He is very efficient and fast, contactable and will move things along in good time."
"David provides amazing support. He is very calm, logical and responsive."
Georgina Rowley counsels a portfolio of household-name clients on their critical employment work, encompassing cross-border advisory matters and litigation. She also leads the DAC Beachcroft women's network.
"Georgina is super knowledgeable and commercial, with the right approach and attitude to solve complicated issues."
"She is an outstanding client partner who is fantastic to work with."
"Georgina operates as a true partner in ensuring we are provided with actionable, real-world advice in multiple jurisdictions."
Kate Galloway is a legal director at DAC Beachcroft. She is commended for her advice to clients in regulated sectors, most notably in the financial services market.
"Kate is a very impressive lawyer."
Rose Jakeman is a senior associate at DAC Beachcroft who stands out for her work for large corporate clients, especially those operating in the financial services sector. She regularly assists these clients with employment disputes and internal investigations.