Eleanor Rowswell
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Employment: Senior Executive
Band 1
About
Provided by Eleanor Rowswell
Practice Areas
Eleanor is an experienced employment lawyer renowned for her track record acting for senior, often high-profile, City executives on complex matters. She specialises in advising senior individuals, and employers, in regulated sectors, including in financial services and law firms. She frequently advises high-profile bankers and directors of FTSE companies and is an expert in corporate governance around remuneration.
Eleanor acts for those operating at the most senior levels, often in regulated environments, including financial services and law firms. She is sought out for the depth of her expertise in these sectors, where regulatory issues and the associated reputational risks are critical and can have far-reaching consequences both for employers and the individual.
Eleanor advises senior management, directors and partners on all employment and partnership matters: negotiating new contracts and executive departures; acting as a sounding board and strategist to those facing or pursuing complaints; advising on managing conflict or disagreement at board level; and (if necessary) on litigation if negotiations break down.
Chambers Review
UK
Eleanor Rowswell is recognised for her work representing senior-level City of London employees. She regularly works with individuals at financial services organisations and law firms, advising them on contract negotiations, exits and disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Eleanor is a very clear thinker whose advice is concisely presented. She is very responsive and works very effectively to a tight timeline."
"She’s excellent in terms of knowledge, responsiveness and her ability to give clear, actionable advice."
"Eleanor demonstrated an exceptional level of efficiency, ensuring that no time was wasted and that we were always a step ahead."
"Eleanor is a very clear thinker whose advice is concisely presented. She is very responsive and works very effectively to a tight timeline."
"She’s excellent in terms of knowledge, responsiveness and her ability to give clear, actionable advice."
"Eleanor demonstrated an exceptional level of efficiency, ensuring that no time was wasted and that we were always a step ahead."