Employment: Employer
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
Contact number
(020) 7418 7000Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons handles a wide range of employment matters on behalf of its clients. The firm is particularly active in representing employers from the healthcare and financial service sectors. It is frequently sought out for its expert handling of employment tribunal claims arising from allegations of discrimination, unfair dismissal and whistle-blowing detriment. The firm also offers strong capabilities in advising employers whose former employees have committed confidentiality breaches and misused confidential information.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons acted for Barratt Developments in a number of employment law matters, including representing it in all Employment Tribunal claims the business received.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are quick to support us on complex employment cases."
"The team has a very strong and quick understanding of complex scenarios and fantastic ability to provide clear guidance and advice."
"They tackle complex issues with apparent ease."
"They are quick to support us on complex employment cases."
"The team has a very strong and quick understanding of complex scenarios and fantastic ability to provide clear guidance and advice."
"They tackle complex issues with apparent ease."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Goodwyn is a partner at Pinsent Masons who is noted for his work advising employers from sectors including technology and infrastructure. He routinely assists clients with restructuring issues, as well as their defence of claims of discrimination, harassment and whistle-blowing.
"Edward is very knowledgeable and provides excellent support to our business."
"Edward is very collaborative and knowledgeable about the sector and is very easy to work with."
"He is engaged and focused on the client's desired outcomes."
Anne Sammon has substantial experience acting for clients in the financial services sector. She handles a range of employment matters spanning both contentious and non-contentious issues, including equal pay disputes, discrimination claims and advising on the SMCR.
"She is very quick to respond, straight to the point and provides very clear advice."
"Anne is an amazing lawyer, who always provides the best advice in a pragmatic way."
"We always go to Anne because she’s a great partner with strong expertise and the ability to think strategically."