Employment
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
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(020) 7329 4422Chambers Review
Stephenson Harwood acts for employers on all types of employment law matters. The firm has extensive litigation experience, as well as knowledge of non-contentious issues, especially TUPE matters. It also has notable expertise in employment law issues arising in the rail industry. The firm is capable of handling cross-border matters for clients from a range of other sectors, including retail and hospitality.
Work Highlights
- Stephenson Harwood successfully defended Lacoste UK in an indirect sex discrimination claim relating to the refusal of a flexible working request.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stephenson Harwood have a good mix of different specialities. They are always available and give sound advice which has good business sense."
"The team always brings a 360-degree approach which takes into account the legal as well as business aspects. From partner to junior levels, they are all very responsive, professional and offer a seamless client experience."
"They offer solid advice on complex arrangements bespoke to our industry. They provide excellent client service, supporting us across matters and thinking of innovative solutions."
"Stephenson Harwood have a good mix of different specialities. They are always available and give sound advice which has good business sense."
"The team always brings a 360-degree approach which takes into account the legal as well as business aspects. From partner to junior levels, they are all very responsive, professional and offer a seamless client experience."
"They offer solid advice on complex arrangements bespoke to our industry. They provide excellent client service, supporting us across matters and thinking of innovative solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Anne Pritam is a partner at Stephenson Harwood who undertakes a variety of work for employers of all sizes, regularly advising on matters including employment disputes. She routinely assists clients in the pharmaceutical and professional services sectors.
"Anne is very sensible, taking a no-nonsense approach while getting the best for her clients."
"She provides very practical and commercial advice in the face of difficult employment issues."
"Anne has strong client engagement as well as being responsive and pragmatic."
Head of employment at Stephenson Harwood, Paul Reeves is adept at assisting employers and senior executives with the full spectrum of employment-related matters, including employment tribunal and High Court litigation. He advises a broad client base of financial, hospitality and retail sector clients.
"Paul is a very capable and supportive lawyer; he is very approachable and always gives sound advice."
"He always advises us strongly on the legal side but listens to and understands our business constraints. He has always been a great partner to work with as he gives us good options and routes to take."
"Paul is very tenacious and proactive for his clients. He has a grasp of the bigger picture while also having a real sense of the strategic options available to clients. He is always highly responsive and on top of everything."