Employment

Macfarlanes acts for employers across the whole spectrum of employment law with specific strength in litigation and regulatory matters for financial services clients. The firm's knowledge of partnership law strengthens the practice as the team can advise on issues where employment and partnership law intersect. It offers additional expertise in the employment aspects of corporate transactions, as well as in relation to regulatory compliance and internal investigations.

"Macfarlanes are highly commercial, as well as calm and considered. It is easy to share very complex and difficulty problems with them and they provide us with clear and considered responses."

"They have a thorough understanding of complex matters which are then broken down into simplified terms and steps to follow. They have very strong abilities from partners through to associates."

"I am impressed by their approach, always having tactical discussions for the benefit of the client. They have an excellent breadth of experience in all employment law matters."

Head of the employment team at Macfarlanes, Hayley Robinson works with employers on a wide variety of advisory matters, as well as advising on disputes, including discrimination claims and whistle-blowing. Robinson is commended for her knowledge of the financial services sector and stands out for her knowledge of the employment issues faced by asset managers. "Hayley is excellent to work with. She is highly commercial and very thoughtful to get the best outcomes. She gives great counsel and is somebody whose advice I totally trust." "Hayley is a sharp employment partner. She is considered, thoughtful and super dedicated." "Hayley has excellent judgement. Her client care skills are superb and her attention to detail is very strong. She works in partnership to the benefit of the client and it is a pleasure to work with her."