Employment
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
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Provided by Freshfields
Please visit the Freshfields website for more details about our work in this category: http://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/what-we-do/services/people-and-reward/employment-disputes/
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 successfully advised GL Technology and Loadpoint Bearings on a claim for breach of restrictive covenants and unlawful use of confidential information brought against a former managing director.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Freshfields are very knowledgeable and able to offer meaningful navigation through complex and sensitive issues. They are deep on substance and there isn't a topic that they could not address."
"The team have a clear understanding of the relevant legal positions coupled with common sense and clear articulation thereof. Partners and senior associates are very strong, very responsive and offer a high-quality service."
"Freshfields have a deep bench of employment lawyers who are able to get to grips with complex matters that reach across technical employment law requirements and into commercial business needs. They also understand how to frame advice for the right audience."
"Freshfields are very knowledgeable and able to offer meaningful navigation through complex and sensitive issues. They are deep on substance and there isn't a topic that they could not address."
"The team have a clear understanding of the relevant legal positions coupled with common sense and clear articulation thereof. Partners and senior associates are very strong, very responsive and offer a high-quality service."
"Freshfields have a deep bench of employment lawyers who are able to get to grips with complex matters that reach across technical employment law requirements and into commercial business needs. They also understand how to frame advice for the right audience."
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.
"Kathleen is an outstanding adviser. She is always clear in her thinking and offers high-quality and practical advice."
"She is very clear, pragmatic and commercially savvy."
"Kathleen listens well and shows real empathy. She is clear and direct in her advice and inspires complete confidence. She has a human touch and a good sense of humour, which I greatly appreciate."
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.
"David gives us excellent advice in very contentious and difficult matters. He is calm, persuasive and able to deal with pressure to guide his client through some very troubled waters."
"He is legally strong as well as being great with clients."
"David is quick at analysing complex issues. He is a legal expert in his field as well as being very strong in advising on topics of strategic importance."
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 great to work with. She is very responsive and always willing to help."
"The level of advice provided by Holly is always considered and articulately drafted, while incorporating clear guidance to help us accomplish the right outcome across multiple matters."
"Holly is a phenomenal employment lawyer."
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