Lucy Mclynn > Bates Wells > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Bates Wells‘ employment practice is regularly instructed to act on behalf of senior executives in the banking, online retail and media sectors. Paul Jennings, who is leaned on by senior political figures, national TV broadcasters and board-level executives for advice, jointly heads the team alongside Lucy McLynn. Other notable members of the practice include Rachel Mathieson, who is active in assisting clients in the financial services sector, and Hannah Wright.

Lucy Mclynn heads a versatile team at Bates Wells, which is particularly known for its support to third-sector employers on a wide range of issues. It continues to be involved in some key litigation relating to issues such as transgender rights, and artificial intelligence. A growing area of focus is advising on investigations. The practice continues to receive a regular stream of work about handling senior staff changes, and managing a changing workforce. Other names to note include Paul Jennings, Paul Seath and Rachel Mathieson.

Experienced in advising further and higher education providers, education sector bodies and student unions, Bates Wells‘ education practice draws on the firm’s strength in charity, employment, property and public law to assist clients in a range of matters. Jean Tsang, who was promoted to partner in April 2024, heads the education team and is adept at governance, charity and commercial law as well as safeguarding. Lucy Mclynn is the firm’s key employment contact, while Simon Steeden assists educational charities on corporate, commercial and financing issues and is well-supported by senior associate Mark Abbott. Public and regulatory law specialist Matthew Smith joined from Broadfield Law UK LLP in April 2023. Claire Whittle departed to DLA Piper in October 2023.