Paul Quain
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Employment: Employer
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About
Provided by Paul Quain
Practice Areas
Paul is a founder and the senior partner at GQ|Littler. He has advised on some of the highest value and most well-known cases in the employment law world and frequently comments on employment law issues in the media. He regularly advises on team moves and theft of confidential information matters which require High Court injunctions, often with a global, multi-jurisdiction element, bonus disputes, commercial agency disputes, discrimination cases and TUPE. He also specialises in collective bargaining, trade union disputes and European Works Councils. Paul has a strong reputation for complex high-value litigation that requires strategic solution and is particularly commended for his tactical approach in litigation matters which helps deliver the desired outcome.
Career
Barrister (Old Square Chambers and 3 Temple Gardens); Solicitor at Charles Russell LLP; Managing Associate at Linklaters LLP; Founding Partner of GQ Employment Law in 2010.
Professional Memberships
Employment Lawyers Association (ELA); previously on the ELA Management Committee and Chair of the ELA Pro Bono Committee. Paul is also a CEDR accredited mediator and expert in dispute resolution in the employment field.
Personal
When Paul has time he sings in a London choir, plays the piano, and enjoys playing chess, bridge and poker.
Chambers Review
UK
Paul Quain is the senior partner of GQ|Littler. He draws widespread acclaim for his sophisticated practice advising employers on a broad array of disputes. Quain routinely advises clients on whistle-blowing, discrimination and harassment claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul is an acknowledged expert in the field and his advice is always respected."
"Paul provided invaluable advice, is very responsive and has a calm approach which is valuable in providing reassurance."
"Paul is an acknowledged expert in the field and his advice is always respected."
"Paul provided invaluable advice, is very responsive and has a calm approach which is valuable in providing reassurance."
Articles, highlights and press releases
2 items provided by GQ|Littler
Black History Month 2024: reclaiming narratives
This Black History month, we reflect on the persisting legacy of Rosa Parks and her undeniable impact on the fight for equality.
Section 28 and its long shadow
Senior Partner Paul Quain reflects on the legacy of Section 28 and its similar global descendants.
Black History Month 2024: reclaiming narratives
This Black History month, we reflect on the persisting legacy of Rosa Parks and her undeniable impact on the fight for equality.
Section 28 and its long shadow
Senior Partner Paul Quain reflects on the legacy of Section 28 and its similar global descendants.