Employment
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 5
Contact number
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Norton Rose Fulbright regularly advises large corporates from the technology, transport and energy sectors on a wide range of employment issues. The firm has significant experience handling contentious matters and has notable experience working on whistle-blowing and discrimination claims. Recent work the firm has handled included advising on large-scale redundancies and issues relating to outsourcing.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright advised Countryside Partnerships on its GBP1.2 billion recommended cash and shares combination with Vistry Group. This included advising on remuneration arrangements, disclosure obligations and any implications for employees.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"NRF are a smart and capable team that covers as many substantive areas as needed. They are always responsive and helpful, as well as being very in tune with the type of work we do as a business."
"I am very impressed with the breadth of specialisms covered by the team at Norton Rose. There were always specialists within the team who were able to provide support on complex topics."
"I have total faith that the firm can handle complex and sophisticated matters and bring in the correct legal expertise when required."
"NRF are a smart and capable team that covers as many substantive areas as needed. They are always responsive and helpful, as well as being very in tune with the type of work we do as a business."
"I am very impressed with the breadth of specialisms covered by the team at Norton Rose. There were always specialists within the team who were able to provide support on complex topics."
"I have total faith that the firm can handle complex and sophisticated matters and bring in the correct legal expertise when required."
Notable Practitioners
London-based Paul Griffin heads the employment and labour offering at Norton Rose Fulbright across Europe, Middle East and Asia. He demonstrates expertise across a range of issues and is regularly sought out to advise on international employment projects. Griffin is particularly experienced in assisting employers in the financial services and technology sectors.
"Paul is very objective in his approach. He is able to understand the challenges we face and able to support by assembling a strong team to assist us in managing risks."
"He is very thoughtful and relationship-focused."
Catrina Smith is a Norton Rose Fulbright partner who offers a wealth of experience advising on employment law. She frequently handles matters that include a significant international component. Smith's expertise includes advising on TUPE, whistle-blowing and discrimination claims.
"Catrina is a top-class lawyer who is super talented and brilliantly handles matters across multiple jurisdictions. She is very easy to deal with, particularly in tricky areas of law. Her advice is simplified for the client and easy to follow."
"When it comes to Catrina, it genuinely feels like working with a team member rather than working with an external consultant providing advice."
"Catrina is very patient and always knowledgeable about the areas of concern."