Employment: Employer
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 3
Contact number
(020) 7296 2000Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells has a strong employment practice that advises on all manner of sensitive employment law issues. It is noted for its advice on employment matters relating to corporate transactions, as well as for its work on investigations. The firm's international scope means the team is skilled at handling cross-border employment disputes. The team advises a range of clients, including large public companies and banks.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells advised Mercer on the employee transfer aspects of the sale of parts of its business in the UK and US.
Strengths
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"They're extremely good lawyers and also very practical and commercially minded."
"The team handled a very sensitive and complex matter with the necessary care and technical advice."
"The team are dedicated to developing knowledge of other industries, which often proves critical to the employment advice disseminated."
"With seasoned practitioners at Hogan Lovells, I can trust that if I need something done quickly and effectively, the advice given will be balanced and commercially sensible."
"They're extremely good lawyers and also very practical and commercially minded."
"The team handled a very sensitive and complex matter with the necessary care and technical advice."
"The team are dedicated to developing knowledge of other industries, which often proves critical to the employment advice disseminated."
"With seasoned practitioners at Hogan Lovells, I can trust that if I need something done quickly and effectively, the advice given will be balanced and commercially sensible."
Notable Practitioners
Stefan Martin heads the London employment practice at Hogan Lovells. He has a wide practice that sees him advising on all manner of employment issues, particularly those carrying sensitive reputational risk. Martin is esteemed for his deep expertise in the financial services sector.
"He is very good at making complicated issues sound straight forward."
"Stefan is very commercially minded and incisive. He cuts through legal and factual questions and gets to what really matters for the client."
"He's a very good employment lawyer."
"I really rate Stefan Martin. You know you're going to get a sensible discussion with him."
Edward Bowyer is frequently called upon to represent global employers in employment tribunal claims, as well as handling advisory employment matters. He has strength in cases involving whistleblowing discrimination, harassment and unfair dismissal claims.
"He is extremely responsive and client friendly. He understands the practical implications that businesses have rather than getting into the weeds of theoretical employment law issues."
"He listens and asks questions to ensure he understands the situation, and is easily able to give reassuring advice."
"Edward is a really bright character who is great with people and has a real ability to cut through the details."
Anvita Sharma is counsel at Hogan Lovells who advises clients through tribunal proceedings, as well as disciplinary and grievance processes.
"Anvita is extremely bright and has a laser focus on what the best results are for clients."
"Anvita has a broad depth of knowledge across jurisdictions and relevant subject matters. She is world class."