Employment - UK
What the team is known for
Osborne Clarke houses an experienced team that works with clients in the technology, media and financial sectors. The firm advises clients on issues involving reputational risk including complex discrimination and whistle-blowing cases. It also advises on complicated TUPE transfer and employment issues relating to corporate acquisitions. The department is able to leverage the firm's international presence to handle cross-border matters.
Strengths
"Osborne Clarke have in-depth knowledge and build strong relationships. They are very strong at maintaining the desired level of support and providing commercially aware advice that assesses risk and offers pragmatic solutions."
"They offer excellent support, advice and management of complex casework. There is deep expertise and knowledge of employment law from all levels of the team."
"I have every confidence in the team's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. Their service level and responsiveness is outstanding."
Work highlights
Osborne Clarke advised the Institute of Directors on restructuring the organisation. This has included advice on potential TUPE-related issues.
Notable practitioners
Head of the London employment team at Osborne Clarke, David Cubitt demonstrates extensive experience acting on all manner of employment issues for a broad client base. He is prized for his substantial expertise in handling complex cross-border matters. "David is a very experienced and very knowledgeable employment lawyer who has extremely good client-handling skills." "His mind is razor sharp, missing nothing while being a pleasure to work with." "David is always extremely thoughtful and practical."
Victoria Parry is a partner at Osborne Clarke where she leads the advisory employment offering. She is regularly called upon to advise significant clients on restructurings, TUPE and the SMCR. Parry is adept at handling claims of discrimination and whistle-blowing. "Vic gives a service that is second to none. I value her trust, advice, support and contribution enormously." "Victoria is smart, pragmatic and approachable, while also being strong on marrying technical legal advice with what is actually doable. She is superb at weighing up complex situations and very easy to work with as she listens and explores options." "She is an ideal relationship partner and first point of contact. Victoria is a joy to work with, very responsive and friendly, and operates in a client-centric manner. I just love working with her." "Vic's passion for employment law and all things D&I shines through in every interaction. She is pragmatic, highly commercial and responsive."
