Offshore: Employment - Isle of Man
What the Team is Known For
DQ Advocates is regularly called upon by employers and employees to assist with a broad range of employment issues. Its specific areas of strength include compromise agreements, immigration and day-to-day HR matters. The firm's work covers both contentious and non-contentious areas of law across a wide range of sectors, with a key focus on advising trust and corporate service providers. It frequently provides regulatory advice covering data protection and employee rights.
Strengths
"I really like their commercial and very pragmatic approach."
Notable Practitioners
Leanne McKeown is head of DQ Advocates' dispute resolution and employment services teams. She operates a broad practice and regularly advises on business restructures, senior exits and employment tribunal claims. She advises a range of employer clients including companies and banks, as well as frequently advising employees. "She's very responsive, pragmatic and makes things easy for us to understand."