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Employing people is a serious business investment. When it goes right it delivers untold benefits on both sides. When it goes wrong, it can be devastating for a business’ finances or its reputation.

Working at the heart of the City of London, our team have a deserved reputation as market leading advisers on people issues. Our collective experience ensures that we provide comprehensive strategic advice and solutions to in house lawyers, HR teams and senior management teams.

We are trusted by many professional services firms to support them on their employment issues and are proud to be the “go to” team. We guarantee to provide you with a partner-led, commercial and cost-effective service in the UK and internationally, through our network of trusted employment and labour lawyers. 

We have a genuine understanding of issues that impact on HR professionals, reinforced through our close links with CIPD and CityHR, the HR association for the financial services sector.

We recognise that the management of people issues involves more than just knowledge of employment law. We work in partnership with our clients to seamlessly manage these issues. Our team includes specialists in employment, IP, data protection, High Court litigation, tax and incentives, partnership, regulatory issues, investigations and white collar crime.

Chambers Review

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Employment: Employer - London (Firms)
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Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Fox Williams advises both City employers and senior executives across all manner of employment law with a notable reputation for its work on severance negotiations and employment disputes. It has a strong history of representing individuals in cases of discrimination and whistle-blowing. The firm draws its clients from a range of sectors including financial services and insurance, where it demonstrates expertise in regulatory matters. It also advises public sector clients on TUPE matters. In addition, the team is also trusted by employers to carry out sensitive internal investigations.

Work Highlights

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  • Fox Williams were instructed as independent investigators by CBI to look into allegations of misconduct which were taking place at CBI events.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jane Mann
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Jane Mann
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Band 1

Jane Mann offers a wealth of experience acting for senior executives in major disputes of all kinds, particularly advising employees in regulated industries.

"She understood the situation quickly, focused on the points that mattered and moved quickly to shape our response."

"She has an extraordinary ability to process a large volume of complex information, consider multiple angles and communicate a compelling tactical approach."

Joanna Chatterton
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Joanna Chatterton
2
Band 2

Head of the employment team at Fox Williams, Joanna Chatterton regularly advises employers from the financial and professional services sectors on the full range of advisory and contentious employment work, including sensitive investigations. She is also adept at assisting senior executives with restrictive covenants, claims of discrimination and sexual harassment.

"Jo is extremely responsive and her advice is always user-friendly and pragmatic."

"She is really impressive. Joanna is very clear, has an absolute grasp on employment law and her advice is very reassuring."

"She always provides good advice and helps address questions effectively."

"Jo is an exceptional lawyer."

Marian Bloodworth
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Marian Bloodworth
2
Band 2

Marian Bloodworth is an employment partner who is highly regarded for her substantial knowledge of the financial services sectors. She frequently advises on matters of reputational significance, as well as regulatory employment issues.

"She has a balance of sharp business focus and pragmatism."

"She's excellent, very clever and thoughtful."

"Marian is a brilliant employment lawyer."

Aron Pope
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Aron Pope
3
Band 3

Aron Pope is a Fox Williams partner experienced in advising senior executives in the financial services and professional services sectors. He regularly assists clients with whistle-blowing, discrimination and unfair dismissal claims.

"Aron is a calm and steady advisor. He provides context and always considers the client's position."

"He's got a great deal of experience, manages situations candidly and provides thorough advice."

"Aron provides exceptional client service, consistently going above and beyond to meet our needs and ensure satisfaction."

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David Williams
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Band 4

David Williams takes on a wide variety of contentious and non-contentious employment work for a broad client base. He regularly handles matters including TUPE, reorganisations and executive dismissals.

"He has a refreshing no-nonsense approach to handling the most tricky cases whilst ensuring the business is advised on risk and factors to mitigate risk."

"David is the best employment lawyer I have ever worked with. Not only does he do a great job, but he is fantastic at coaching other members of staff."

David Murphy
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David Murphy
5
Band 5

David Murphy is a partner in the employment team at Fox Williams who is valued for his expertise in advisory and litigation matters. He is acknowledged for his understanding of TUPE, whistle-blowing and discrimination claims.

"David is excellent to deal with; he is incredibly commercially aware and knowledgeable."

"David embodies strong critical thinking, legal awareness and business acumen, and is a strategic advisor adept at aligning legal strategies with broader business objectives."

"He provides strong, practical advice and will always try to find a suitable solution."

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Daisy Jones
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Up and Coming

Daisy Jones is a partner in the employment team at Fox Williams. She advises employers across a range of both non-contentious and contentious issues. Jones is particularly adept at representing clients in the financial services sector, including in connection with the SMCR.

"She's got a lot of in-depth knowledge of financial services and tailors her advice with that in mind."

"She is very commercial, pragmatic and very good at advising teams in an understandable way."

"Daisy is excellent."

Thomas Pennington-Hare
Thomas Pennington-Hare
Associates to watch

Thomas Pennington-Hare is a legal director in Fox Williams' employment team. He is recognised for his advice to senior employees on contract and exit negations, as well as on tribunal claims.

"He understands the demands and expectations of our business and is solution-focused."

"Tom deftly integrates the business context and assessed risks to craft innovative solutions with the long-term impact in mind."

"He sees beyond legal intricacies, framing problems strategically and providing tailored guidance that transcends immediate challenge."

Ranked Lawyers at
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London (Firms)

Employment: Employer

Joanna Chatterton
2
Joanna Chatterton
2
Band 2
Marian Bloodworth
2
Marian Bloodworth
2
Band 2
4
David Williams
4
Band 4
Aron Pope
5
Aron Pope
5
Band 5
David Murphy
5
David Murphy
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Band 5
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Daisy Jones
U
Up and Coming
Thomas Pennington-Hare
Thomas Pennington-Hare
Associates to watch
Employment: Senior Executive

Jane Mann
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Jane Mann
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Band 1
Aron Pope
3
Aron Pope
3
Band 3
Joanna Chatterton
3
Joanna Chatterton
3
Band 3

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