Employment

Travers Smith has an established employment team that assists clients with both contentious and non-contentious employment issues. The firm advises large multinational employers as well as smaller private and public companies. It has demonstrable experience acting for mid-market financial services clients. The firm also provides transactional employment support to the firm's corporate clients. In addition, the department displays further strength advising employers on senior dismissals.

"Travers Smith are technically excellent, highly responsive and always commercial. They have excellent depth of expertise for when it counts as well as genuine client attentiveness and willingness to be there whenever needed."

"They are a very competent, knowledgeable and highly skilled team. Their lawyers work cohesively to ensure the best possible advice at all times for clients."

"Travers Smith are clear when communicating the law and risks to situations. Their team works seamlessly to ensure all angles are covered and commercial and pragmatic solutions are offered."

Travers Smith advised Groupon on a global restructuring project across eight jurisdictions.

Head of employment at Travers Smith, Ed Mills enjoys a strong reputation for his broad employer-side practice and wields notable expertise in all aspects of employment law. He is well versed in the SMCR, bringing that expertise to bear for his financial service clientele. "Ed is a knowledgeable and sophisticated senior professional who balances up-to-date legal advice with a common-sense approach." "He is a very reliable and thoughtful partner across all employment matters." "Ed is a pleasure to work with and a truly valued partner. His support, flexibility, responsiveness, creative thought and strategic insights are second to none."

Siân Keall is called upon by major financial sector clients to handle some of their most important employment matters. She regularly handles issues relating to dismissals, as well as disputes and general advisory work. "Siân's guidance and advice is highly valued. She is professional, personable and understands our business and needs." "She is a really strong lawyer with really good instincts." "Siân is a pleasure to work with. She has such a depth of knowledge which she walks you through, while providing practical and commercial solutions to complex problems."

Tim Gilbert is a partner in the Travers Smith employment department. He demonstrates experience acting in the Employment Tribunal and High Court, as well as advising on non-contentious employment law matters. Gilbert has notable expertise in TUPE matters. "Tim understands our sector and the complexities that can come with that. He is able to offer pragmatic solutions and explain complex issues simply."

Adam Wyman assists employers across the spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment issues. He routinely advises clients on whistle-blowing and TUPE matters. "Adam has deep expertise. His most valuable asset is his ability to get the outcome you need through effective risk assessment and case management." "He is someone who is highly credible with senior leadership teams."

Sarah Baker is a senior associate at Travers Smith. Her practice incorporates both contentious and non-contentious employment work, and she is regularly called upon by a client base of international corporates. "Sarah is someone who is always sensible in her approach."