James Townsend > Payne Hicks Beach LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Claims involving discrimination, whistleblowing and wrongful dismissals are key pillars of the practice at Payne Hicks Beach LLP. Matters involving privacy, data, health issues and the transfer of undertakings are also areas of focus for the practice. Practice co-head Peter McRoberts is regularly called upon by clients seeking protection of their reputational and financial interests; he oversees the practice alongside James Townsend, whose expertise lies in employment disputes and executive terminations. Other key names include Chris Weaver, who has considerable experience of handling complex employment tribunal litigation, and Domonique McRae, who excels in senior exit negotiations.

James Townsend and Peter McRoberts co-head the practice at Payne Hicks Beach LLP, which has a particular focus on the retail, sport, media and construction sectors. It supports FTSE100 companies and VC owned businesses, as well as smaller businesses. The group is known for its work on a variety of matters such as business protection relief, whistleblowing claims, in addition to advising on the transfer of undertakings.