Richard Miskella > Lewis Silkin > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Forming part of the employment, immigration and reward practice, Lewis Silkin‘s senior executives group is a popular choice among clients in the financial services sector. Its expertise lies in the negotiation of packages for significant entries and exits, FCA regulation, high-value team moves and fiduciary duties. Nicholas Hadaway oversees the practice and is a trusted adviser on sensitive senior management departures. Richard Miskella handles exit negotiations, Toni Lorenzo is heavily involved in providing advice surrounding the protection of business interests and Tarun Tawakley is active in the technology and start-ups sectors. Laetitia Cooke and Sarah McWhinney, who was promoted to partner in March 2024, are additional names to note.

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.