Shalina Crossley > Lewis Silkin > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Lewis Silkin
Arbor
255 Blackfriars Rd
LONDON
SE1 9AX
England
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Work Department

Employment, Immigration & Reward.

Position

Partner: Advises many areas of employment and partnership law. Has a particular focus on dealing with high level disputes in the employment tribunal, high court and through arbitration often, in the professional services sector and involving issues of discrimination.

Languages

Basic German, French and Hindi

Memberships

The Association of Partnership Practitioners

Education

Studied law with German law at King’s College, London. LPC at the College of Law.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Employment > Employers

(Leading partners)

Shalina CrossleyLewis Silkin

Clients of Lewis Silkin remark that ‘no other firm comes close in terms of the number of brilliant and pragmatic partners’. Under the excellent direction of Richard Miskella, the team provides a ‘platinum service’ on issues as diverse as redundancy and restructuring exercises (particularly in the tech sector), and dealing with industrial action. It particularly excels in advising on trade union recognition. The group has been described as the ‘crème de la crème of employment practices‘. It has been busy advising on conflicts of belief in the workplace, and on other matters relating to diversity, equality and inclusion. Michael Anderson is a key member of its High Court employment litigation practice. Karen Baxter is known for her extensive investigations experience. Michael Burd covers an array of high-value disputes, and other issues relating to senior terminations. Shalina Crossley has particular expertise in advising on racial and socio-economic discrimination and cultural change. James Davies is well-regarded. Toni Lorenzo, David Hopper, Carla Watling are among the other highly recommended members of the team.