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AO HALL is ‘service and delivery oriented. It walks the walk, and the team shares the passion and ethos of the firm’. Managing partner Louise Hall stands out for non-contentious matters, and clients also praise litigator Elaine Gray.

Mourant Ozannes saw an increase in employment and workplace instructions over the past year, as well as a growing number of Tribunal claims. Jessica Roland has ‘excellent knowledge of her subject, and is very pleasant to work with’.

AFR Advocates’ Paul Richardson is a leading practitioner in contentious issues, and Simon Geall represents clients at the Tribunal and in the Royal Court. Geall is also strong in non-contentious employment advice. Recent work includes advising employers and employees on redundancy situations, various restructuring matters, and negotiating exit packages for senior executives.

Ashton Barnes Tee acts in contentious and non-contentious matters across the employment spectrum, from recruitment to post-termination issues. Clare Tee is widely respected for her contentious work.

Mark Dunster and John Greenfield head Carey Olsen’s employment team, whose recent work includes unfair dismissal cases, M&A-related issues, and advising on the renewal of employee contracts and handbooks.

Babbé’s practice ranges from restrictive covenants through to employment contracts, secondments and compromise agreements. It also advises employers on the restructuring of Guernsey companies with employees worldwide. Managing partner Andrew Laws regularly acts for the island’s financial institutions, and disputes head Ian Swan deals with the contentious side.

Collas Crill acted for the NSPCC in defending unfair dismissal claims brought by five former employees. Christian Hay is ‘an effective advocate’.

Ogier advised Waitrose on the employment aspects of its acquisition of two stores in Guernsey, including the transfer of existing employees, the recruitment of additional staff and associated employment documentation. Department head Michael Little is Jersey based. Simon Davies heads up contentious matters.

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