‘Highly experienced employment lawyers who specialise in representing the senior employees in the Financial Services sector. What sets BDBF apart is their tenacity and ability to represent their clients from a position of strength. BDBF are also leaders in discrimination cases.’

‘Gareth Brahams is top of his game, a tenacious and highly experienced negotiator, he has your corner at all times and will drive home the best outcome without losing sight of the bigger picture.’

‘Claire Dawson is highly experienced and professional with a deep and thoughtful understanding of all employment related law. Claire is very efficient in her work and can turn around high quality responses quickly and concisely.’

‘BDBF have an outstanding practice for individuals. Their partners are extremely experienced, ambitious and adopt novel legal approaches to further their clients interests. A real presence in the employee space, who all senior executives should consider for their employment matters.’

‘Nick Wilcox is a commercially minded, sensible, compassionate but hard-nosed litigator. He takes the ebbs and flows of litigation in his stride, and retains a strategic focus. Clare Brereton is an excellent Senior Associate with outstanding client management skills, and serious litigation nous.’

‘BDBF has a strong boutique employment team, dealing with wide-ranging disputes. An impressive feature of their offering is the expertise in statutory tribunal disputes as well as High Court disputes including bonus and shares claims.’

‘The team is able to draw on this diverse expertise to offer a 360 degree service and is a particular reason why they are strong for high value claimant work and work with a City focus. I consistently recommend them to friends and contacts.’

‘Gareth Brahams is a leading figure in employment law practice and well deserves his top ranking. He brings a depth of experience and legal understanding to his cases as well as strong strategic vision. Gareth leads an excellent team with no weak links.’

‘CM Murray is unique, even among employment law boutiques, in their strength and depth of experts and expertise. They simply cannot be beaten. They are formidable advocates for their clients.’

‘Clare Murray is not only the founder but the glue who brings her extraordinary team of experts together and clearly empowers them to be best in class. She is supremely knowledgeable, gets quickly to the nub of the legal issues and is a forceful and tenacious advocate while being warm and supportive to her clients. Emma Bartlett is also highly recommended for supporting partners and senior executives in disputed exits.’

‘Highly skilled and focused team specialising in advising senior individuals in employment and partnership law.’

‘Emma Bartlett is a solid and well respected employment lawyer who will get things done when under pressure.’

‘A team of sympathetic and professional lawyers. They listened to my problems, and quickly reassured me that they were interested in supporting me. They acted swiftly, predicted the outcome and made feel comfortable.’

‘I valued the team’s efficiency, competence and ability to understand my perspective towards my situation.’

‘Clare Murray and her team are experts in their field. They are both practical and resourceful. Clare’s attention to detail is extraordinary, but what sets her apart is her compassion to her clients.’

‘Eleanor Rowswell consistently proved to be a trusted partner throughout the entire assignment, which spanned nearly a year and multiple complex agreements. A strong listener, with a keen eye for detail, high commercial acumen and a consistent focus on the endgame.’

‘Simon Ward was instrumental in utilising his deep knowledge of employee incentive schemes to provide relevant and clear advice on a range of complex situations that arose during the assignment.’

‘The team were highly responsive – always there, and at short notice.’

‘Eleanor Rowswell demonstrates a rare balance of professional expertise and personal understanding.’

‘Highly knowledgeable and engaged team.’

‘Tenacious and attentive – very responsive and on the ball.’

‘Anna Birtwistle is first class on content and very tactical in its application. Extremely pro-active and helpful. Very supportive and kind whilst being very cool-headed in assessing the situation and driving forward on resolution.’

‘Dedication, commitment, legal skill and negotiation nous mean they are a go-to practice.’

‘In the league in which Kingsley Napley compete, an expert team is a given. To my mind what makes them unique is their common sense and sense of humanity about litigation.’

‘Senior associate Natasha Forman is a superb asset in the Kingsley Napley employment team. Her pragmatism is second to none.’

‘My personal experience is that they have been very responsive, there has been senior input throughout the process and my interaction with the executives has been done on an open and frank basis.’

‘My interaction with the individuals was good with senior input at all times. Even though the issues at stake were serious, we had fun and saw the lighter side of things, which helped me through the long stressful process.’

‘Mark McWilliams was excellent.’

‘The individuals and team(s) at Kingsley Napley are some of the kindest, smartest, and most devoted professionals that I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Suffice it to say that my case was fairly “complex”, so the phenomenal cohesiveness and communication between several departments/solicitors at the firm was of huge benefit – not only because it was extremely effective, but it also saved me the cognitive and emotional burden of reiterating things to many different touch-points.’

‘I have used Kingsley Napley LLP for my personal employment matters when joining and leaving high profile PLC and Private Equity roles. I have been immensely impressed with their knowledge and service. At these sensitive times I have felt comforted and reassured that they have my best interests at heart. I deal with one partner who has a knowledgeable team around them, and can pull in specialist resources when needed. They have responded to my inevitably short deadlines without delay and have impressed my employers with their professionalism and knowledge.’

‘I have worked with Andreas White for over six years and I thoroughly trust his advice on my employment matters. I trust him emphatically and would recommend him unreservedly. It cannot be easy to manage client expectations in this particular space but he has always done so, and I feel he has always exceeded my expectations when the matter is concluded.’

‘A top team for senior executives  and dominant in the market. Good availability top to bottom. Particular strengths in covenants but exceptional in other aspects too.’

‘Toni Lorenzo and Michael Burd are particularly good. Calm and reassuring in style but backed up with immense experience and great tactical nous.’

‘Sarah McWhinney was an outstanding associate with great attention to detail and strategic in approach to solving issues.’

‘I engaged Nicholas Hadaway and worked with him and Laetitia Cooke. I found them both to be very knowledgable, empathetic, and a pleasure to deal with, both professionally and on a more human level.’

‘Market leading department handling employment and related issues (eg partnership) with unrivalled strength in depth.’

‘Sarah McWhinney is one to watch. She has great empathy and patience with clients and her drafting skills are excellent.’

‘This practice has a deep knowledge and experience of employment issues in financial services. It is commercial in its outlook and understands the emotional challenges of employees that are going through difficult times with their employers.’

‘Tarun Tawakley is a charismatic and engaging partner at Lewis Silkin. He has tremendous knowledge and experience in employment issues and is well versed in how the other side thinks. He is firm in his advice and ensures that emotions are kept in check in order to deliver the best outcome for his client. He delivers his advice in a very clear and logical manner, he ensures that the client has understood the subtleties and nuances of the negotiations before explaining what particular path is the preferred one.’

‘Mishcon understand the complexities of the law and are able to advise the client on wide ranging issues. They are experts in coming up with prompt, pragmatic and practical advice. Mishcon has talented individuals and have experts in all aspects of corporate and commercial law.’

‘Greg Campbell has been a pleasure to work with. His attention to detail and his ability to come up with creative solutions to tackle complex issues is excellent. He is tenacious without losing the focus on the end goal. Greg’s advice has always been strategically focused, clear and concise.’

‘Very professional, thoughtful and willing to fight for the client.’

‘Their engagement with the client and their ability to communicate and present themselves and their skills to the wider world makes this firm unique.’

‘Elliot Moss is a life force. He stands out as an absolutely brilliant communicator. I would not want him to be on the other side from me in any media battle. His enthusiasm and engagement is unparalleled, and his articulation of the message always spot on.’

‘Joanna Blackburn is the person one definitely wants on one’s side if engaging with the big battalions. She is decisive and her judgment calls are excellent.’

‘The service is excellent. Focused on outcomes. Very quick to respond. Deals with matters swiftly, efficiently and effectively.’

‘Worked with Sharon Tan. Extremely impressive. Works hard to deliver best outcomes and advice given was spot on.’

‘The team I had on my case included the Head of Employment Law and the head of Reputation Management supported by other lawyers and associates. What was fantastic for me was I had their full attention and time. Their key strengths – a very good combination of employment law, partnership law, media and reputation management law; deep expertise; use of some great technology which enabled speed in responding.’

‘My primary lawyer was Meriel Schindler. Hands down she is the best lawyer I know of – she is professional, an expert in employment law and has experience of partnership law which was important in my case.’

‘Outstanding people who worked together as a great team. Head and shoulders above other teams that I have dealt with in this area of practice.’

‘Katie Williamson and Meriel Schindler are each excellent in their own right and, together, are a formidable team. They combine first class professional expertise with a clear, intuitive understanding of the business context and the commercial skills to get the deal done.’

‘Direct contact with whoever is doing the work, no multiple layers of senior individuals trying to justify their pay. You get what you ask for, ie an efficient team working hard for you in a very transparent manner. Collaboration is also very good with every specialist of the firm without any wasted time, bureaucracy, straight to the point.’

‘Very good at understanding the issues of the matter, very efficient and clear in establishing the strategy without forgetting the emotional impact on the client. Partner and Associate with very technical knowledge, large experience but excellent compassion and empathy.’

‘I’ve worked with the senior leaders in this practice for more than 20 years. They are highly professional, clear and hugely knowledgeable. Senior executives I know using their services have achieved record settlements and exceedingly favourable terms. The legal advice is superb – with the solicitors anticipating potential issues and using their experience to strategise intelligently and execute flawlessly.’

‘Elaine Aarons and Meriel Schindler are exceptional Employment Solicitors. They are both sharply insightful and straightforward in their guidance. Their decades of experience are put to excellent use, as they advise comprehensively, always focused on the best practical outcomes for their clients.’

‘Tim Spillane is a top choice for senior executive work. He is incredibly calm in a crisis and approaches matters constructively, keeping a resolute eye on his client’s interests. He is very skilled at walking the fine line between advocating his client’s position robustly while not antagonising chances for resolution.’

‘An excellent team which covers all levels of senior executives. The team recognises the wider tactical issues which apply in executive cases including shareholder agreements, confidentiality deeds, unfair prejudice petitions and ET proceedings.’

‘The team is headed by Liz Lang who builds extremely strong personal relationships with her clients. She takes the time to understand their goals and then manages expectations as to the likelihood of success. Once a strategy is set then Liz will not rest until the client’s realistic goals are achieved. She is tenacious but also measured and pleasant in dealings with her opponents. She is ably supported by Penny Hunt and Jon Goldsworthy who mirror her strong client relationships and attention to detail.’

‘I worked with Elizabeth Lang and found her very supportive and extremely knowledgeable about employment law.’

‘Excellent employment law knowledge. Calm pragmatic advice – reassuring when needed, but not afraid to be candid to focus my mind. Always had a clear strategy and plan, our legal position always felt ‘tight’ – whilst the other side kept making mistakes. Moved quickly and decisively when needed, or when the opportunity arose to gain an advantage.’

‘Liz Lang – was perfect for the situation. She showed great emotional intelligence and empathy when I was stressed or worried, but also gave clear, simple, unambiguous guidance when the situation warranted it – she was a lot of fun too.’

‘Elizabeth Lang was very responsive, gave excellent advice, not just on legal matters but also employed smart contract negotiation techniques achieving great results while always staying respectful, professional, diplomatic.’

‘Experts in their field. Employment focused and aware of all aspects from both employer and employee side.’

‘The practice is professional and knows the sector very well. They are able to provide excellent advice and support. They are caring and make sure they know your case and circumstances well.’

‘Simon Henthorn is excellent. He is compassionate and provides excellent advice and support. I felt safe knowing Simon is dealing with my case. He provides reassurance but is always open and honest.’

‘First class service provided in what can be stressful situations for the client. The communication and response time for any questions were second to none.’

‘Peter De Maria is undoubtedly a leading light in business protection as well as being the firm’s senior partner. He is focused, commercial, doesn’t get flustered and is at the top of his game. Katie Mahoney is a joy to work with. Her grasp of the detail of a case is second to none. She and Peter make a formidable team.’

‘Doyle Clayton is one of, if not THE leading, niche employment law firms in the country. It acts for employers and employees and has an extremely strong presence in the business protection field.’

‘Peter De Maria – full spectrum of skills – technically strong, highly emotionally intelligent – can adapt his style depending on his client and the audience.’

‘I have worked with the High Court team of Peter De Maria and Katie Mahoney. Both are top quality operators, good to work with, reliable, strategic and commercial.’

‘Fox Williams have been extraordinarily responsive, providing great clarity to what they can do, how they can add value and what alternative approaches could look like. The senior team members are directly involved, and they bring in expert colleagues where necessary, bearing in mind costing and the overall objective.’

‘The two partners I worked with both demonstrated expert knowledge but, as importantly, a client focused pragmatic approach to solving problems. Strategising about possible avenues how to deal with the case has been among the most valuable elements. They stood out by being open, approachable and having the client’s case as well as cost implications firmly in mind when providing advice. Communication was easy, efficient at all times and they also worked well together.’

‘The firm is full of innovative thinkers who quickly grasp a situation and propose a pragmatic and sensible solution. They are always several steps ahead.’

‘I work with Aron Pope and Ed Livingstone. I’ve worked with them both personally and professionally. Aron has a unique ability to empathise and make a difficult situation feel manageable. He is strategic and smart and comes up with solutions beyond the norm. Ed is really pragmatic and sensible. He sees through issues and gives really clear and strong advice.’

‘Responsive, grasped concepts quickly and delivered on time.’

‘Joanna Chattreton was outstanding – had contracts to review and rewrite and deliver on in a short time frame and one was complex and I am very pleased with the outcome, I am reaping the benefits today as well.’

‘Jane Mann and Imogen Jain made a strong team supporting me through a complex and emotional dispute, during which I always felt in good hands. The advice I received was technically strong, commercial and robust, all delivered with empathy and cost awareness. While I hope never to be in the same situation again, I would highly recommend Jane and team.’

‘Solid, very current and thorough understanding of all aspects, and nuances, of employment law. Also, when needed, very knowledgeable in selecting the best Counsel and working well and seamlessly with them. Internally, quick and ready access to (non-employment) expertise within the firm.’

‘Howard Hymanson: Simply outstanding. I could not have asked for or imagined a more responsive service. In a difficult situation, was calm under fire and came up with a creative and original approach – which was successful! At all times determined to attain the best outcome.’

‘I found the solicitor I was working with really helpful and supportive throughout the whole procedure. This was very important to me in dealing with the issues I had to deal with since it is very stressful to go through any sort of legal disputes.’

‘Professional and user friendly. Nothing is too much trouble.’

‘The end to end communication and support from my lawyer was exceptional. I felt I was receiving the highest standard of sector knowledge and a plan of action was established and implemented swiftly. The process felt efficient but also held a good balance to still feel like a highly valued client with my needs and situation being handled in a compassionate way.’

‘The associate handling my case was Sarah Verrecchia. From start to end, Sarah provided me with not only a fully digestible range of options, but a genuine and sincere care for my case. Sarah led me through the process extremely professionally, communicated well and handled my case with astonishing tenacity. She gave me confidence and assurance; I was able to fully rely on her capabilities and most importantly, trusted her completely. She is an exceptional lawyer and her support, knowledge and guidance was invaluable.’

‘The team acts for both employers and employees so is able to give a balanced and pragmatic view on disputes and focus on what matters most to clients.’

‘Truly personal service. That this was done remotely, connected through simple and clear technology, made the personal service all the more impressive.’

‘Alistair French is excellent – he is very responsive, proactively manages expectations and aims to deliver the best outcomes for his clients. I would highly recommend Alistair, who has truly been extraordinary.’

‘Keystone Law’s team has many experienced lawyers with diversity. The ethos of Keystone is to put clients first and to help clients in the best way that they can do, tailored to clients’ needs. Lawyers from Keystone are experienced, passionate and have expertise in delivering the best service they can.’

‘Julie Morris has been absolutely amazing in the support she has provided me with my sexual harassment, victimisation and discrimination claim. Given the nature of my claim the impacts this has on my everyday life is substantial, I do believe I would not have been able to carry on without her. Julie is very knowledgeable on the area of law but what makes her stand out is her empathy and manner in which she conducts herself.’

‘The whole process of engaging the firm to provide support on my legal case was simple, quick and efficient. The team continued to communicate throughout my case and it was always to get hold of the person I needed to talk to.’

‘Angharad Harris listened so well to the challenges I had and the support I needed. I was kept well informed of the status of my legal issue and given clear guidance and options on how to proceed with my case. During a very traumatic time, I felt comfortable in the advice I was given and really welcomed the calm and confident approach.’

‘Anghared Harris was able to quickly assess my individual case and provide practical, pragmatic advice on the solutions that may be appropriate to my case. At all times I felt supported, fully advised and all options were explained very clearly and precisely to me.’

‘They are very knowledgeable and experienced advisers to individuals with regard to employment matters in a corporate environment. The advice is nuanced and commercial whilst taking into account the personal impact of the matter on the client.’

‘Bettina Bender is a knowledgeable and impressive lawyer. She has an excellent awareness of employment matters in a financial services context. Bettina is empathetic and commercial and she makes a very difficult situation easier to handle.’

‘The communication was just exceptional and all of my questions were answered so quickly. It felt like nobody could do too much and no question was silly. Everything was explained to me so well.’

‘This was my first experience needing support with a legal issue and it has been such an illuminating experience. Louise Lawrence not only made me feel comfortable, open and completely reassured, she educated me on the topic, tapped into my feelings around the ethics of my issue and so succinctly translated what I was trying to say. She was very personable and I felt like I was in such secure hands and trusted her judgement. I can’t thank Louise enough.’

‘I cannot recommend Andy Yule highly enough. He was professional, personable and efficient. Andy clearly understood my drivers and objectives from the outset and managed my expectations throughout what was a very stressful period of my life. He was always transparent about timescales and billing of all documents and never tried to overstate the complexity of the case.’

‘I believe it was Andy Yule’s personable nature and top class communication skills that make him stand out from others. He was extremely helpful and helped put me at ease throughout the entire process.  I would personally recommended Andy Yule to any company and individual known to me who require his specialist employment law knowledge and experience.’

‘I worked with Andrew Yule who was always highly helpful, professional and prompt in his responses. He had a lovely bedside manner during a very tricky time!’

‘Excellent expertise, commercialism and cross border coordination on complex employment matters.’

‘Lucy McLynn is first rate for those who have to confront discrimination at work. She understands the employment and partnership worlds from both sides and is both pragmatic and empathetic.’

‘Lucy McLynn was fantastic in my case. Measured, calm, pragmatic but fiercely on my side and empathetic. A real winner.’

‘Pertinent, responsive and sensible legal advice.’

‘Smart advice; Dedication to supporting and protecting the rights of clients.’

‘William Garnett went to great lengths to ensure our interests and rights were protected. He is a good strategist and provided clear timely advice.’

‘William Garnett is a very focused individual, caring about his clients and very involved with his cases. He managed to help me out with my employer, my private insurance and the insurance authority defending my interests. He was the one who transformed a difficult case into an unequivocal victory, beyond my expectations.’

‘William Garnett was exemplary. A very good listener and very user friendly. I suspect he is one of the best in the business. He was a pleasure to deal with in what was an unpleasant situation. William is a tough negotiator but not cavalier. I felt very comfortable in his hands. I can only say that I was glad to have him on my side, rather than him acting for my former employer!’

‘Bates Wells supported myself and a number of former colleagues in preparing for an Employment Tribunal. The cases were complex, the process difficult and under the glare of the national media spotlight. From the moment we engaged with Bates Wells, they were fully committed, incredibly helpful, and extremely well-informed. I cannot speak highly enough of Bates Wells and would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them to anyone, especially those in need of employment law advice.’

‘Partner led, knowledgeable but open to discussion. Real world understanding.’

‘The firm replied speedily to all communications, billing was clear and transparent and I was confident that my matter would be competently dealt with from the beginning.’

‘Nick Hawkins was kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and supportive from the outset. Not only did he achieve a most satisfactory outcome for me, he kept me well informed throughout. I had complete confidence in him. He made a very difficult situation far more bearable.’

‘Charles Russell Speechlys have real expertise particularly in matters involving senior executives and partners. They have the capability to work across departments in demanding disputes with both employment and company law dimensions.’

‘Nick Hawkins is excellent: he has a thorough legal knowledge and excellent judgment, paired with a real sensitivity to how points would land with a court. He is also a real pleasure to work with; it is always a pleasure to speak to him as he handles even the trickiest matters with real grace and good humour, and with regard for the other demands on the time of those who work with him. I would recommend Nick very highly.’

‘CRS is a highly proficient company with immensely skilled partners and associates. Their calm considered views on the situation in which I found myself gave me confidence that I would win the case for wrongful employment treatment. The team was highly competent, but empathetic towards me and I was reassured from the outset which supported my frame of mind at the time. They were extremely knowledgeable and this clearly showed when compared to the opposing law firm.’

‘Nick Hurley, partner at CRS, was first class and so competent in what he did for me. I am indebted to him for all of his support and suggestions in relation to my case. Nick was so calm, supportive and empathetic towards me and his legal understanding of my case was exceptional. I highly recommend him to anyone.’

‘Georgina O’Sullivan and Francesca Charlton were very good and supported Nick Hurley. They both were very reactive to answering my questions and emails.’

‘The practice is diverse in its culture as it employs individuals from different backgrounds. The partners are very supportive and understanding.’

‘Linky Trott is an exceptionally talented partner and she has provided the best advice throughout my grievance process. Linky has been very supportive, kind and accommodating about my personal circumstances. She is truly amazing and supportive with every issue and matter relating to my case. I am very fortunate to have met her and recommend her wholeheartedly.’

‘My experience with Edwin Coe was notable for the flexibility, empathy and resourcefulness of the senior staff.’

‘I worked with Emma Sangeelee. She was particularly empathetic and patient with the amount of stress I was under. She was also innovative and resourceful with what she was given – she was very competent at constructing a meaningful and actionable narrative for my circumstances. She was also a very effective guide through our negotiation process with my company.’

‘It is really a very dynamic professional team of people extremely serious and dedicated.’

‘They have been able to deliver good advice and manage our case in a more efficient professional manner.’

‘Edwin Coe LLP is a very friendly and informative firm who have helped me during difficult periods over many years. I highly recommend them.’

‘Ruth Hickling is a wonderful resource of information and provides a great service to her customers.’

‘I’ve worked with David Greenhalgh on two occasions. I’m grateful and continue to be impressed by his balance of professional and human approach, timely and quality service. I would absolutely work with him again and have referred others to him.’

‘In my opinion Excello Law provides excellent customer service. The firm prioritizes an inclusive environment for all clients. I am a person with a disability and I have found the platform easy to access for people with medical conditions. The solicitors are very professional, they explain things in plain English. It is an extremely client focused law firm offering in-depth legal expertise and experience. The service was always personal and tailored to my needs. The team made me feel valued and listened.’

‘Sarah King is very client focused. She is a person that is highly experienced in her field and she provides practical and strategic advice in relation to any employment issue a client is likely to face using her over 13 years experience. She gives the best advice and a competitive rate which is great value. She was always available when I needed her help. Sarah is also an Employment Judge which makes her a very unique individual.’

‘There were numerous aspects to the service which I benefited from. These areas being: An in depth knowledge of the areas being discussed. Whilst this in itself should be given when engaging the services of a professional, Excello Law were able to communicate information effectively and in a way which not only put me at ease, but made the subject matter understandable. I felt like they really cared about my position and nothing was ever too much trouble. Having the ability to empathise with a clients situation whilst translating this into a legal case made Excello Law stand out from the crowd.’

‘I engaged the services of Sarah King. From our initial discussions through to the completion of the case, nothing was too much trouble. Sarah ensured that she understood in great detail every aspect of the case, ensuring that I was kept well informed throughout. Sarah provided reassurance and communicated effectively all aspects of my case to ensure full and complete understanding. Sarah is extremely professional and is a standout individual with regards to all aspects of her work.’

‘Hina Belitz’s extensive experience and expertise makes her an exceptional solicitor and I would be happy to recommend her to anyone who requires a legal service.’

‘Hina Belitz was recommended to me by my agent. I found her engaged, thoughtful and knowledgeable from the start. She provided excellent counsel from our first conversation. Working with her I was able to conclude the matter I had instructed her on in speedy fashion and to my satisfaction.’

‘They are subject matter experts and come up with pragmatic, smart recommendations. Always available and prompt on their responses regardless of the documentation they have to go through. Provided diligent feedback.’

‘Very pragmatic and out of the box thinking in recommendations. Explored different options and design the strategy and roadmap accordingly. Solution oriented with can do mentality.’

‘Fox & Partners are a well-run, professional outfit. From the work I’ve done with them, I can see their clear desire to get the best outcome for their client, with good commercial nous. They work hard for the client’s interests – at whatever time of day, and get results accordingly.’

‘Ivor Adair is a brilliant technical lawyer and very strategic. An experienced litigator, he knows how to get the best results for his client.’

‘Ivor Adair is a dynamic litigator whose intellectual prowess is buttressed with commercial astuteness and versatility. Ivor’s experience shines through in heavyweight commercial disputes. He is formidable.’

‘The team provides a first class service in the most complex senior executive disputes. The partners at Fox are experts in their fields and they quickly assemble a team to provide practical solutions to difficult legal problems.’

‘Ivor Adair is superb. He takes an innovative approach to legal problem-solving, providing creative solutions to tricky situations. He is extremely experienced and his technical knowledge base is stand out. Catriona Watt routinely handles some of the most high value senior executive exits in the country. She combines very experienced intuition with rock solid judgment to negotiate the very best positions for her clients.’

‘They are a young practice, dynamic, hard working and user friendly, especially strong for partnership work.’

‘A formidable firm, and hands-down among the best claimant solicitors in the country. They have strength at every level of seniority and know the law back to front. They are also fearless lawyers and very creative thinkers. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘There are too many starred individuals to name, but I will try. Nick Webster – A fantastic lawyer with incredible judgment. Michael Newman – The leading solicitor in the country for equal pay claims, Gabriel Morrison – A rising star. Aman Thaker – A rising star.’

‘Fantastic team, committed to their clients, work brilliantly with counsel teams and bring energy and drive to all parts of the litigation.’

‘Nigel Mackay is a joy to work with, committed to his client and engaged with often complex legal and practical detail to ensure the very best results.’

‘My statement, as well as other documents submitted, covered almost everything that it could have possibly covered and my solicitor understood what I was trying to convey, something that not many people could begin to comprehend.’

‘The way in which my solicitor and barrister worked together filled me with confidence that I had the best representation. A case which was initially viewed as too complex was fought with such tenacity, integrity and poise, making it look almost effortless at the Hearing. This resulted in a good outcome for me. We also had the upper hand when dealing with the Respondent’s representatives, which meant the conversations were as amicable as they could have possibly been.’

‘This team stands out in its attention to detail. They are known for the comprehensive nature of their pleadings.’

‘They offer very good value for money relative to their competitors in the City.’

‘I have had the pleasure of working with Chris Weaver and Kim Crangle on a discrimination, harassment and unfair dismissal case in the financial services sector. Chris and Kim are both exceptional litigators. Chris is commercial, whilst being technically very strong on the law. He is always a pleasure to work with and gives his all to his cases. Kim is very bright and has a great grasp of discrimination law. She puts her all in to fighting her client’s corner and defending their best.’

‘Candid, practical advice with a client focused attitude and good ethos. Appreciated the pragmatism and diligence to the matters I collaborated with them on personally. Full trust in my Counsel.’

‘Recommended to me. Very knowledgeable, very experienced, and easy to talk with and made it easy to understand legal terms.’

‘The practice is well staffed and is able to turn around large projects quickly. They are transparent and honest to deal with as well as very willing to collaborate with other teams whenever it is beneficial to the client, while also not drawing on others where it would cause unnecessary costs to the client. They strike a wonderful balance in quality of service and cost and always aim to make the client’s life easier.’

‘Hester Jewitt is truly a stand out professional, however as are many of the team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP. Hester has connected me with multiple talented colleagues from other teams who have also provided fantastic service and delivered up to the high standards she set.’

‘Andrew Haywood is phenomenal. I trust him fully, his expertise and all round down to earth and pragmatic nature. I really appreciated working with Andrew.’

‘In a stressful time for me I was treated with respect and was allowed to tell my story without judgment and given quick, sensible and clear advice which was suited to my needs and my hopes for the eventual outcome.’

‘Andrew Haywood. Showed empathy and understanding. Swift response to email and phone calls. Clear and tailored advice to get me where I wanted to be.’

‘Understanding and personalised approach with honest and reasonable advice.’

‘Excellent client focus and professional services with the team members.’

‘A local practice and team members were really helpful offering a personal confidential service. Timely on responses and great interaction.’

‘Russell-Cooke provide top level service at a local level . It is a winning formula.’

‘Excellent knowledge of Commercial and Leasehold Residential Property and Employment law. The partners and team have been in place a long time and continuity of client contact is particularly strong.’

‘I worked with Alex Bearman. He was approachable, just the right balance of formality and friendliness and completely put me at ease.’

‘Reason for them and the team being highly recommended are their availability and client care; they are happy to discuss matters and think of commercial solutions.’

‘Paul Reeves provided pragmatic, cost effective advice to deliver a good outcome in a contentious situation.’

‘Paul Reeves responded very promptly and dealt with my enquiry very quickly.’

‘Team is productive, quick turnaround, efficient and charges are very reasonable.’

‘Paul Reeves can be got hold of most of the time and if not within couple of hours he calls back or one of his team gets in touch. He finds solutions and is cost effective with great advice.’

‘Very engaged team, streamlined process and clear advice.’

‘The quality of the partners and the way they share their collective knowledge is impressive. There is a tangible feel of support and co-operation between colleagues.’

‘Ian Wasserman did an outstanding job in advising me during a complex Employment dispute. Ian’s empathetic approach and calm manner were reassuring, enabling me to fully focus on the in-depth explanations of my legal position. Absolute clarity of vision and I was able to work effectively with him to reach the right decisions swiftly.’

‘Jesper Christensen is a consummate professional and a great credit to his org and profession – no ask is too much, and he responds at pace. He is highly articulate, managing to explain complex issues with simplicity. when talking to him you get no sense of rush- he makes you feel important.’

‘Excellent team, using all resources within to ensure clear, timely and effective support to clients. Knowledge, focus on the main issues of concern, producing specific advice to address.’

‘Melanie Stancliffe is detailed, thorough and clear in what can and can’t be challenged, taking a very holistic approach to deal with the issues in question.’

‘They have gone above and beyond to help me during a very difficult process.’

‘The personal attention given to your case and the compassion shown and drive to secure the best outcome for the client stands out.’

‘Anita Vadgama is outstanding, caring, knowledgeable and spent the time to explain the different scenarios and potential outcomes in a very caring, professional and diligent way.’

‘You can tell it’s personal for this team. Their exceptional knowledge combined with their compassion is what makes them so unique. There’s no one I’d rather have in my corner if I have an issue.’

‘Karen Jackson makes you feel completely held, safe and confident in the middle of a process that could really floor your. She is totally clear and honest and you have the sense she only cares about what’s best for her client. She eats, sleeps and breathes your case.’

‘An array of stars in a uniquely impressive firm of outstandingly innovative and cutting edge employment and discrimination lawyers.’

‘Elizabeth McGlone an outstandingly knowledgeable innovative and dedicated lawyer. Karen Jackson, simply one of the best employment and discrimination lawyers in the business. You want her on your side.’

‘Client care skills, knowledge of the law, attention to detail.’

‘Karen Jackson, superb negotiating skills, client care, knowledge.’

‘Phenomenal, smart and responsive team.’

‘Effective, on point and flexible. Clear, concise and consistent. They always get back to me in time, explain fees and upcoming schedule and are clear and direct if I don’t understand something.’

‘Suzanne McKie KC is a very impressive advocate and yet she has the necessary empathy and sensitivity to handle delicate and personally stressful matters. Suzanne and her team at Farore Law are a force to be reckoned with.  A client will feel enormous relief to have them on side.’

‘The best in their field of law, without a shadow of doubt. In my experience they are not just highly professional, dedicated experts, but they will go that extra mile to protect the client’s interest and put forward their best case, however difficult the facts.’

‘Quick, efficient and reliable communication. They are the ones you can rely on for help in the face of terrible injustice. (Sexual harassment & misconduct, workplace bullying and gender discrimination).’

‘Suzanne is an expert in her field and offers advice that will put you in the best position legally. She is an amazing lawyer’

‘Irwin Mitchell have expanded their team in recent years and built up their expertise and knowledge in the sector.’

‘Shah Qureshi leads the team delivering expertise in a fantastically calm and unflappable manner. Clients want him on their side and appreciate his support and brilliant judgement in delivering cost / benefit legal solutions.’

‘Deborah Casale is a senior executives lawyer par excellence. She supports executives in their most difficult moments and looks to exit them or negotiate deals at the highest level. She is a very tough negotiator and achieves excellent results for her clients. Where necessary she is not scared to litigate and will do so both tactically and strategically for the best outcome.’

‘Committed, focus on a good outcome for their clients, realistic.’

‘Stephen Ravenscroft: huge experienced, strategic, clever, great with clients.’

‘I work with Zillur Rahman, who provides an excellent service and is responsive and helpful.’

‘Dedicated to the case. Unafraid to challenge the status quo.’

‘Jahad Rahman has excellent judgment and is good at spotting the strengths and weaknesses in his clients’ cases.’

‘Joe Lappin and his team of employment professionals at Stewart’s are stellar. They bring a precise understanding of your objectives, the professional context that you’re facing, and the relevant case law and regulations relevant to you.’

‘Joseph Lappin is a real rising star. He combines extreme smarts, detailed diligent review, and pragmatic HR working experience to give you the full range of options and professional outcomes.’

‘Specialist litigators offering high quality litigation teams.’

‘I have worked with Ian Gatt KC and Charlie Thompson. Both are excellent – clever, knowledgeable and responsive.’

‘I have worked with Charlie Thompson – he is very impressive and I would recommend him strongly.’

‘Charlie Thompson is a great addition. He has both a strong grasp for the technical, legal side of the work, but is also someone who is pragmatic and focused on getting the best outcome for the client.’

‘Jemma Pugh is an excellent lawyer. She always has the right strategy worked out. Provided good advice but also listened to my needs.’

‘The outstanding personal care and attention given to each client really makes this practice unique. This, combined with the experience, knowledge and attention to detail displayed by each person working on the case, makes the Senior Executives Practice in this firm a sector leader.’

‘Each person who has worked on my case has been fully up to speed on even the most complex aspects. Clear leadership is shown by the partner in charge, but each member of the team contributes brilliantly and thus they work efficiently and effectively as a team. The working relationships between the partner, associates and trainee solicitors are impressive.’

‘William Granger never fails to impress. He is clearly a sector leader and a genuine star. Not only does he grasp complex facts quickly, but he is also an amazing strategist, finding workable solutions for clients. What is particularly impressive is his genuine passion for justice, especially for clients who have experienced discrimination and hardship as a result of wrongful behaviour. He really cares about his clients.’

‘Emily Daly is definitely one to watch. Her attention to detail is remarkable and her written work of the highest quality. It is hard to believe she only qualified in 2020! She always performs at the highest level and is brilliant with clients.’