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Chambers Review
Freshfields is noted for its work with large employers in complex employment matters such as remuneration disputes and whistle-blowing allegations. It has strong expertise in advising clients from the financial services sector. The firm provides additional expertise in transactional employment issues arising from corporate deals, including industrial relations resulting from M&A activity. Other areas of work include investigations and boardroom disputes. It has demonstrable expertise in cases involving cross-border and multi-jurisdictional issues.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields represented Tesco in its group equal pay litigation. The mandate involved equal pay claims by thousands of Tesco's current and former store employees in the Employment Tribunal and the High Court.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very knowledgeable and offer very thoughtful and sound advice."
"Freshfields have been excellent in guiding us through complex matters which have impacts in a variety of jurisdictions."
"They are always able to provide excellent and succinct advice on the spot."
"The team is very knowledgeable and offer very thoughtful and sound advice."
"Freshfields have been excellent in guiding us through complex matters which have impacts in a variety of jurisdictions."
"They are always able to provide excellent and succinct advice on the spot."
Notable Practitioners
Kathleen Healy leads the London employment team at Freshfields in her role as head of People and Reward. She has a wide-ranging employment practice that sees her advising global employers on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Healy offers particular expertise in workplace investigations and the employment implications of major commercial transactions.
"She is the most creative lawyer I’ve ever worked with."
"She explains the most complicated areas of the law in a way that is relatable and enables us to collectively decide a way forward."
"She is brilliant and always thoughtful and practical."
Holly Insley is a partner at Freshfields who regularly assists clients in the financial services sector with a range of employment issues. She is adept at advising on sexual harassment, whistle-blowing and discrimination claims.
"Holly is commercially-minded and always thinks pragmatically which makes working with her easy and enjoyable."
"She provides practical and thoughtful advice with a full understanding of the law."
"Holly has provided clear and accurate guidance throughout. She often advises on challenging and unique questions."
David Mendel is a partner at Freshfields who is frequently called upon by clients across the financial and professional services sector to handle employment litigation, as well as non-contentious advisory work.
"He's absolutely fantastic and provides pragmatic advice."
"David is very responsive, creative and knows what legal positions to take."
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