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Howard Kennedy's expert Employment specialists help businesses and senior executives to navigate the complexities of the global workplace. We advise business owners, Boards, HR professionals and senior individuals on all aspects of employment, discrimination and global mobility.
Whether you need to negotiate an exit, relocate a team or investigate sexual harassment or whistle-blowing allegations, our Employment and Immigration team can help. We don't sit on the fence: we give straightforward advice and find you the right solution.
Our clients include corporates, partnerships and private individuals in sectors including financial services, retail and hospitality, media and technology and professional services, often with an international presence.
Whether we are helping with day-to-day HR queries or working with the Board on strategic projects, our clients trust our judgement and appreciate our straight-talking. By immersing ourselves in our clients' businesses, we provide truly tailored advice. And because we act for both businesses and senior individuals, we are able to see a situation from all angles and find a solution swiftly.
Chambers Review
Howard Kennedy has a dedicated team that is regularly called upon by clients across sectors such as retail, transport and leisure. The team is adept at handling contentious claims at tribunal ranging from discrimination and whistle-blowing claims to internal misconduct and grievance matters. It is well-equipped to advise on and conduct sensitive investigations.
Work Highlights
- Howard Kennedy advised The Yorkshire County Cricket Club on an Employment Tribunal claim brought by Azeem Rafiq concerning allegations of race discrimination.
Strengths
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"Howard Kennedy provided constructive, informed and collegiate advice across jurisdictions."
"The team's service levels and responsiveness were always excellent."
"The team are engaged, positive and nothing is too much or rushed."
"Howard Kennedy provided constructive, informed and collegiate advice across jurisdictions."
"The team's service levels and responsiveness were always excellent."
"The team are engaged, positive and nothing is too much or rushed."
Notable Practitioners
Head of the employment team at Howard Kennedy, Jane Amphlett is well versed in assisting employers and employees from a variety of sectors with dismissals, restructurings and TUPE. She regularly advises clients on disputes including discrimination claims.
"Jane is fantastic, she has a great level of knowledge about the challenges we face in our business area and provides us with concise and logical advice."
"She is a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer. Client service is a core strength of hers."
"She has such a good knowledge of her specialist area but is able to communicate in non-legalese language."
Lydia Christie is a legal director at Howard Kennedy who advises a client base of well-known employers in the leisure and hospitality industry on tribunal claims and general advisory matters.
"Lydia has been fantastic to work with, she always provides outstanding advice and support, often with very short notice."
"It is a delight to work with Lydia."
Sam Murray-Hinde focuses her practice on advising employers across a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including investigations. She has particular strengths representing those in the transport and sports sectors.
"Her attention to detail is exceptional and her work is invaluable in defending claims we receive and resolving complex queries."
"She consistently delivers exceptional results for us."
"Sam's preparation is second to none."
"She provides excellent help."
"She consistently delivers exceptional results for us."
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