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Client Testimonials

CLIENT: Cathy Grizzell, SVP & CHRO
COMPANY/FIRM: Sesac Music Group
TESTIMONIAL: GQ|Littler is, undoubtedly, the premier boutique firm specializing in employment law for employers in London and beyond.  Laura Lobb stands out as one of the foremost practitioners in employment law. Her profound expertise and extensive experience contribute to making my professional journey truly enjoyable. With her involvement, I am confident in receiving top-notch advice and exceptional leadership. She will walk the extra mile for you. My interactions with Laura Lobb have been consistently outstanding. She goes above and beyond to assist you. I also value the genuine care and personal attention she provides, which sets her apart from those firms who treat you merely as a “case”.  It’s truly refreshing to collaborate with professionals who invest in your well-being on a personal level.

CLIENT: Nikki Bellofiore, HR Business Partner
COMPANY/FIRM: BuzzFeed, Inc.
TESTIMONIAL: I have worked with Philip Cameron and Ben Smith for over a year now, on two rounds of redundancies, a tribunal claim and other sensitive cases involving performance and disciplinary action. As the HRBP for employees in six countries, it is difficult to stay abreast of employment laws, so I find the support I get from Philip, Ben and GQ|Littler overall invaluable.

Both Philip and Ben have been on hand to answer questions big or small. Their advice is always clear and pragmatic, with the intention of getting the best outcome for our business. They take the time to understand the intricacies of our industry and our company and how it might relate to the matter at hand. They are very quick to provide solutions and approach each case with tenacity and confidence.

When it comes to employees and the law, most cases are delicate and need to be handled with care. When working with Philip and Ben I feel reassured that I am partnering with experts who understand the sensitive nature of their work while delivering the best results for our organisation.

CLIENT: VP Operations
COMPANY/FIRM: Cyber Security Client
TESTIMONIAL: We have worked with Deborah to resolve a number of legal matters across the entire spectrum of HR, people operations and recruitment. In particular, we appreciate the responsiveness and risk based / pragmatic approach. We enjoy working with GQ|Littler because it feels like we are working with a small practice with a strong client focus, whilst also giving us access to the global network of specialists which we utilise regularly.

CLIENT: Bill Smith, Senior EMEA Employment Counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: Oracle
TESTIMONIAL: Paul Quain, Lisa Coleman and Philip Cameron have been invaluable and trusted partners for us. Their proactive approach in handling complex, often litigious and always significant matters, has been impressive. Their first-class communication has ensured that we are always confident in their advice. However, above all, their technical expertise has proven essential in resolving countless challenging situations. They have been an essential asset to our organisation, ensuring we handle intricate and often highly emotionally charged employment matters with empathy, confidence and clarity.

CLIENT: Gemma Warren, Head of HR
COMPANY/FIRM: MS FITOUT
TESTIMONIAL: GQ|Littler work with us to provide legal advice and consultation which assists with the running of our HR provision to the business. We have worked with them for a number of years and they always provide exceptional services. Their expertise, dedication and professionalism have made a great difference to the service we are able to provide as a team.

Both Philip Cameron and Chris Coombes are extremely approachable, helpful and knowledgeable and respond to all our queries quickly and efficiently. They take the time to understand the intricacies of each case and always provide clear advice and guidance throughout. The follow up and checks in, especially with particularly complex cases, mean we always feel supported and their understanding of how we operate as a business, results in the consistent presentation of a strategic approach.

The working relationship we have with them both is an absolute joy with an excellent blend of professionalism and camaraderie.

CLIENT: Helen Mason, General Counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: Morgan Sindall Group
TESTIMONIAL: The Group has been working with Philip Cameron and Chris Coombes for a number of years now; and the length of the relationship speaks volumes in itself. That they are experts in their field we take for granted but what sets them apart is the commerciality of the advice and the speed of service. They make us feel like we are their only client – and certainly their most important! We value the honesty of the advice and the practical solutions they offer us. They have made strong connections with our team such that they are now very much regarded as part of our cohort.

CLIENT: Matthew Cates, Vice President, Legal
COMPANY/FIRM: Epiq Global
TESTIMONIAL: GQ|Littler has continued to be an excellent partner & advisor to all things related to Epiq’s international footprint. Raoul Parekh and Ben Smith have continually evolved their service and support model to meet the challenges and needs of Epiq’s global locations, entities, and employees. In fact, when Epiq had resignations of key HR personnel, GQ|Littler proposed a blended secondment of Littler attorneys across the globe which bridged Epiq’s gap until we backfilled those positions. This blended secondment was a huge success and helped to ensure that Epiq remained compliant with international employment regulations. The number of time zones covered by Littler’s associates in this program was amazing. Raoul, Ben, and their entire international team are exceptional partners to work with!

CLIENT: Jack Bristow, Managing Director
COMPANY/FIRM: J3 Advisory
TESTIMONIAL: We were faced with quite an aggressive, unreasonable legal claim, driven by emotion. As a new business we were heavily reliant on the experience and steady hand of the GQ|Littler team (Philip Cameron, Josephine Rendall-Neal). They guided us through the legal process, with insight on what the law actually meant, how it applied to our situation and also the ‘softer’ considerations we should keep in mind.

I’m confident in saying that GQ|Littler did their absolute best for us and cared about the outcome and us in equal measure. What I valued most about the relationship with GQ|Littler was dealing with actual human beings that gave you their time, expertise and benefit of experience. I would suggest that GQ|Littler have a strong value on emotional intelligence amongst their workforce, which is a valuable commodity. It allows them to marry the practicalities of the law with the realities of the case. Philip and Josephine are clear communicators, knowledgeable operators; and good people.

CLIENT: Managing Director
COMPANY/FIRM: Investment Bank
TESTIMONIAL: Dan Pollard is the stand-out partner. He is able to combine very deep technical skills with excellent commercial understanding, good judgement in forming and executing a negotiation strategy and innate people-skills. He is a pleasure to work with and able to smooth things over or ruffle feathers as required. Bottom line is that he is a highly effective and efficient animal and definitely someone you would rather have on your side!

CLIENT: John Lord, Chairman
COMPANY/FIRM: Neota Logic Inc.
TESTIMONIAL: We have sought Philip Cameron’s advice on two claims against us. No money was paid to either claimant and in one case the matter was dismissed with costs in our favour! An absolutely victorious litigator with the great GQ|Littler team supporting him. A rare double win in employment law and at all times a thoroughly reassuring experience being supported and guided by Philip and the GQ|Littler team in both matters.

CLIENT: Corinne Gittens-Noel, Senior HR Business Partner
COMPANY/FIRM: tray.io
TESTIMONIAL: I have been partnering with GQ|Littler for 3 years now and the service has been consistently stellar. The last 3 years may arguably be the most difficult years in the UK’s history and continues to be for a number of businesses. We have had to make very difficult business decisions while we power through a troubling economic climate (including restructures, workforce reductions and major payroll changes) and through this, our Partner Philip Cameron and Associate Ben Rouse have been able to guide us through each process, with clear and comprehensive advice. I continue to be very happy with their partnership with us.

CLIENT: Smriti Sinha, General Counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: Opus2
TESTIMONIAL: We always get sound, business friendly and commercially pragmatic advice from GQ|Littler. We have worked with them for several years and in that time, they have provided valuable advice and guidance on a variety of matters. Deborah Margolis is excellent and is very knowledge on sensitive and challenging employment issues. She is very strong both technically and commercially. She understands our business and her advice is always pragmatic, commercial and relevant. Deborah is very approachable and responsive, and always take the time to talk through our questions. We always feel confident and comfortable when working with Deborah and the rest of the GQ|Littler team.

CLIENT: Deputy General Counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: Global Communications Company
TESTIMONIAL: We engaged GQ|Littler following the expansion of our business into the UK. The firm has been instrumental in helping our team get its arms around UK law and has skilfully handled all sorts of employee matters. Deborah Margolis is fantastic: a sharp, practical thinker who quickly discerns where we are, where we need to be, and how to help us get there. Her recommendations are tailored to our risk tolerance just as an in-house solicitor’s would be. If we could clone her to advise us in every geography, we would. The colleagues she has brought in to support on various matters have also been excellent – very responsive, pragmatic, and well able to adapt to shifting timelines and needs.

CLIENT: Head of Legal
COMPANY/FIRM: Banking Client
TESTIMONIAL: We have been instructing GQ|Littler on various employment matters including advice regarding restrictive covenant interpretation. The GQ|Littler team have been hugely supportive, consistently providing first class expertise. Their deep knowledge and understanding of our business and sector has been a true differentiating factor when compared to others in their ability to take a view and provide a truly tailored service offering. Sophie and Alison have been exceptional in their responsiveness and flexibility, being available on short notice and providing advice as per timeframes requested. We value their commerciality, pragmatism and technical expertise on quite complex and challenging matters and their ability to distil this to varying levels of the organisation in a way that is easily understood is invaluable. I have certainly felt very well looked after by the GQ|Littler team, they are hardworking, diligent and a pleasure to work with.

CLIENT: Dr Ben Fielding, Co-founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Gensyn
TESTIMONIAL: We’ve been working with GQ|Littler for our employment legals for more than two years now and we’re continually impressed by their prompt responses and professional manner. They’ve guided us through multiple international engagements, drafted numerous agreements, and seamlessly engaged regional counsel where required.

Diversity

At GQ|Littler diversity, equality and inclusion is a core part of our culture both in the UK and Ireland and worldwide as part of the Littler family. We are conscious of the impact we have on the environment and are committed to operating a sustainable business.

Examples of our commitment to DEI is demonstrated below.

DEI

• We have an internal DEI committee and work with The Social Mobility Foundation and recruiters to further improve the firm’s diversity.
• We are signed up to the Halo Code initiative and the Menopause Workplace Pledge.
• We formed Littler Pride Europe, a new network for LGBTQ+ staff across Littler’s European offices.
• We co-lead Littler’s Europe’s Women’s Leadership Initiative.
• We work with Chambers and GCs to support a more inclusive and diverse bar.
• We are a Foundation Law Firm Participant in InterLaw’s UK Model Diversity Survey.

Littler is recognised for its commitment to DEI by the following organisations:

• National Law Journal 500 – Ranked #6 – Women’s Scorecard, 2023
• Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media) – Named Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity, 2023
• Vault – Best Law Firms for Diversity – #8 – Diversity for Individuals with Disabilities, 2024, #8 – Racial & Ethnic Diversity, 2024, #11 – Diversity for Women, 2024, #12 – Diversity for LGBTQ+ Individuals, 2024
• Women in Law Empowerment Forum – Certified as a “Gold Standard Firm,” 2011-2023
• Human Rights Campaign – Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality, Earned 100% Corporate Equality Index Rating, 2009 – 2022
• Law360 – Ranked #1 in Gender Equity & Representation in the Glass Ceiling Report – 2022

See Littler’s full recognition list here.