Employment
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 5
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 successfully defended an investment bank in an employment tribunal claim regarding age discrimination in the recruitment for its graduate scheme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pinsent Masons take a thorough, knowledgeable and pragmatic approach to handling cases. Their approach has a strong awareness of business needs and context."
"The team at Pinsent Masons have excellent subject knowledge and confidence in managing complex issues."
"Pinsents are responsive, knowledgeable and able to advise on complex matters. Their service levels and responsiveness are excellent, as is their commercial awareness and ability to provide pragmatic solutions."
"Pinsent Masons take a thorough, knowledgeable and pragmatic approach to handling cases. Their approach has a strong awareness of business needs and context."
"The team at Pinsent Masons have excellent subject knowledge and confidence in managing complex issues."
"Pinsents are responsive, knowledgeable and able to advise on complex matters. Their service levels and responsiveness are excellent, as is their commercial awareness and ability to provide pragmatic solutions."
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 and industrial relations issues, as well as their defence of claims of discrimination, harassment and whistle-blowing.
"Ed is approachable and responsive, as well as taking an interest in the sector we operate in."
"He is an inspiring partner who directs his team with skill and expertise. Ed takes care to explain complex matters of employment law that guide me to make good decisions."
"Ed takes our customer service levels very seriously, always going above and beyond."
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.
"Anne quickly gets to the nub of an issue and takes a view which inspires confidence."
"She is amazing. Anne really understand the need for advice to be given quickly and precisely."
"Anne is super responsive, thoughtful, clearly sets out the alternative paths and recommended responses - she is brilliant!"
"Anne consistently provides a high level of service and advice."
"Anne is an extraordinary partner - she is always there, whether for something brief where we need advice or for more complicated matters. She can navigate any organisation and its dynamics with ease."
Chris Evans is a senior associate at Pinsent Masons who is called upon by clients to advise on restrictive covenants, restructuring and TUPE transfers. He is also experienced in handling contentious matters relating to bonus disputes and discrimination.
"Chris is always excellent and a pleasure to work with. He is responsive, supportive, pragmatic and can explain very complex legal situations in a very simple way which I really appreciate."
"He is an exceptional talent and a very safe pair of hands for tricky employment disputes in the financial services sector."
"Chris is personable, approachable and thoroughly knowledgeable in his field. He understands our business well and always provides detailed commercial advice. He always responds in a timely manner, providing advice and support quickly."