Employment: Employer
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 3
Contact number
(020) 7184 7000About
Provided by Dechert LLP
Employers from a wide variety of sectors rely on us for assistance with all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law. Working closely with our clients’ in-house legal and human resources teams, our lawyers:
- Represent clients in relation to all forms of employment litigation before the Employment Tribunals and the High Court.
- Advise on drafting and enforcing confidentiality and restrictive covenant obligations.
- Advise on new legislation and case law.
- Assist in handling disciplinary and grievance investigations and in negotiating severance arrangements.
- Devise and draft comprehensive, up–to-date employment contracts and human resources policies.
- Advise on the employment aspects of corporate transactions.
- Assist in managing redundancy exercises, restructurings and TUPE transfers.
- Advise on remuneration and incentive arrangements.
Chambers Review
Dechert has a broad employment practice that is known for its expert knowledge of issues affecting employers in the financial services sector. The firm is adept at handling multi-jurisdictional matters and noted for its expertise in both contentious and non-contentious employment law issues. It is also capable of advising companies on contract negotiations with employees as well as assisting them with senior exits.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are highly consultative and very responsive to matters requiring discretion."
"I always rely on the team to provide very high-end technical advice."
"They are very reliable, available and able to understand our needs quickly."
"They are highly consultative and very responsive to matters requiring discretion."
"I always rely on the team to provide very high-end technical advice."
"They are very reliable, available and able to understand our needs quickly."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Wynn-Evans receives widespread praise for his long-standing and sophisticated practice, regularly advising major employers on the full range of employment matters. He is also sought after for his deep knowledge of handling complex employment law issues on behalf of senior executives. Since January 2022, Charles has undertaken the role of International General Counsel at Dechert.
"Charles is excellent and very knowledgeable."
Jason Butwick is a partner at Dechert who is recognised for his work acting for financial sector employers. He regularly advises investment management firms and financial institutions on all manner of employment issues, and has notable experience in employment tribunal and High Court disputes.
"He is a very experienced litigator and his judgement is exceptional."
"He is always very responsive and is able to give strong and very well articulated advice."
"Jason is very responsive, technically credible and offers practical legal guidance."
Jennifer McGrandle regularly assists clients in the financial services sector. She has notable experience advising clients facing discrimination claims.
"Jennifer's advice is always valuable and she is always approachable and responsive."
Emma Byford has a burgeoning employment practice which sees her regularly advise high-profile clients on the employment aspects of corporate transactions. Her clients include those in the financial services and pharmaceutical sectors.
"Emma is a joy to work with. She is practical, very knowledgeable and a safe pair of hands."
"Emma is brilliant, very knowledgeable and practical when it comes to supporting any employment matters."
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