Littler

CLIENT: Gemma Warren, Head of HR
COMPANY/FIRM: MSFITOUT
TESTIMONIAL: We have now worked with Littler since 2020 and the relationship remains one of genuine trust and reliability throughout every interaction. The dedicated team (Philip Cameron, Ben Rouse and Chris Coombes) working with us, consistently demonstrate a deep understanding of our needs and goals and always respond with clarity, professionalism and thoughtful guidance. We are continually treated as a valued client, and a timely response is always received. Littler has proven to be a dependable partner, particularly when navigating complex and challenging matters and are a real pleasure to work with.

CLIENT: Hilary Hodson, Head of HR
COMPANY/FIRM: Morgan Sindall Property Services
TESTIMONIAL: At Morgan Sindall Property Services we appreciate the flexibility in support we receive from Philip Cameron and the team at Littler. We are a small HR team and from time to time there are situations that occur where it is useful to seek advice to see how new legislation or case law is impacting in practice in the live employment law arena. We find the Littler personnel approachable, friendly and knowledgeable and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend other businesses requiring legal support and advice.

CLIENT: Kaylee Reed, Employment Law Compliance Counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: Confluent, Inc.
TESTIMONIAL: Mark Callaghan and Raoul Parekh have been excellent. They are both incredibly responsive, business-minded, and practical in their advice and approach. We also appreciate that they operate in a manner that is conscious of our budget. They are both reliable, trusted partners, and we enjoy working with them.

CLIENT: In-house Lawyer
COMPANY/FIRM: Investment Bank
TESTIMONIAL: Philip Cameron, Lisa Coleman, Natasha Adom, and the team have always provided an outstanding service over the years. Having worked together recently on a large non-contentious matter, they demonstrated a great understanding of our business and culture, providing technical advice on complex issues, always mindful of being both commercial and pragmatic in their approach. The level of legal knowledge and professionalism, combined with a personable approach when advising on both contentious and non-contentious issues is exceptional. They are a fantastic team to work with.

CLIENT: People Lead/EMEA & APAC
COMPANY/FIRM: Software Company
TESTIMONIAL: When I first instructed the firm, my biggest concern was we wanted to make sure we were making the right decision commercially, balancing the right thing financially but also not leaving us open to litigation. From the outset, I felt reassured by Littler’s clear communication and professional approach. What I value most about my relationship with Littler is the combination of deep legal knowledge, genuine client care, and a clear appreciation of the commercial realities involved. Their advice was always pragmatic and business-minded, never just theoretical. I also appreciate the firm’s willingness to make bold choices when required. Rather than simply following the safest path, they had the courage and confidence to pursue strategies that delivered real results. Compared with other professionals I’ve worked with, this firm stands out for its responsiveness, clarity, and ability to simplify complex issues without losing sight of the bigger picture. They balance professionalism with approachability in a way that makes working with them seamless and stress-free. If I were to refer the firm to a peer, I would describe them as highly skilled, trustworthy, commercially astute, and dedicated partners who truly put their clients’ best interests first.

CLIENT: Saju Jacob, Senior Lawyer
COMPANY/FIRM: Commerzbank
TESTIMONIAL: Having worked with the firm for 15 years on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, I would not hesitate to recommend it to any institution that expects rigour, expertise, problem-solving, technological innovation and cost-effectiveness from its advisors. When then adding the approachability and friendliness of the team, it makes for an impressive formula. Partners Paul Quain and Philip Cameron bring considerable experience and commercial awareness to their practice. They are ably supported by excellent and dedicated associates, in particular Ben Smith, Hannah Drury and Lisa Coleman. Their advice is highly valued.

CLIENT: Principal Legal Counsel (Employment)
COMPANY/FIRM: Technology Client
TESTIMONIAL: I "inherited" Littler's UK team when I joined my company's in-house legal department several years ago. Knowing now what I didn’t then, I would have chosen them without hesitation. They have consistently exceeded expectations. The team is highly responsive - often after hours or on weekends - always acknowledging requests promptly. The guidance I receive is consistently competent and client focused. In particular, Deborah Margolis has been an exceptional partner to me and to our company. Her advice is practical, straightforward and immediately actionable, enabling me to provide clear, confident counsel internally. In addition, she's just a genuinely lovely person. We value Littler UK's professionalism and reliability, and gladly and highly recommend Deborah and her colleagues to anyone seeking trusted, accessible legal counsel in the region.

CLIENT: Counsel, Corporate Legal Affairs
COMPANY/FIRM: Financial Services
TESTIMONIAL: Sophie Vanhegan and Ben Smith from Littler UK have been invaluable partners in supporting us with employment law matters, from day-to-day items through to navigating complex RIF processes. Their end-to-end support — from strategic planning to documentation — is consistently thorough, pragmatic, and aligned with business needs. What sets them apart is their responsiveness and ability to anticipate issues before they arise, ensuring a smooth and compliant process throughout. I would describe their service as collaborative, insightful and highly effective. Their proactive approach and deep expertise are very much appreciated and we look forward to further developing our continued partnership going forward.

CLIENT: Corinne Gittens Noel, HR Director, R&D & EMEA
COMPANY/FIRM: Tray.ai
TESTIMONIAL: This is my 5th year working with Littler over two companies, and it is still going strong. We continue to work with Philip Cameron, Ben Rouse and Mark Callaghan who are extremely professional, knowledgeable and personable. They have provided sound advice and support during a difficult and trying time for the Tech industry, and the economy in general, which has produced positive results for the sustainability of our business. I truly value our working relationship and hope it continues.

CLIENT: Senior HR Business Partner
COMPANY/FIRM: Financial Services Client
TESTIMONIAL: We have worked really closely with Littler on two significant pieces of work over the last 12 months – one being supporting the Company’s divestment from a Group ownership structure and the other a very large organisational design project with complex people considerations. The support provided is always high quality and their deep knowledge of our business gives us great comfort that any advice provided is appropriate, commercial and balanced. We were very satisfied with how they helped us navigate through a number of challenging matters related to these two projects.

CLIENT: Lorna Aizlewood, Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel, Senior Director Birdsong Music Publishing
COMPANY/FIRM: HarrisonParrott
TESTIMONIAL: We approached Philip Cameron with concerns about the complexity and potential impact of the legal issues we required advice on however his expertise and strategic guidance were, as usual, impeccable. The result was a well-managed issue, reflecting Philip's thorough understanding and dedication. What truly distinguishes Philip is his responsiveness, clear communication, and genuine commitment to client success. His proactive approach and collaborative style stand out. I would unreservedly recommend Philip for his professionalism, reliability, and exceptional client service—qualities that make him a trusted partner in any legal matter.

CLIENT: Associate and Assistant General Counsels
COMPANY/FIRM: Financial Services Client
TESTIMONIAL: We’ve had the pleasure of working with Sophie Vanhegan, Dónall Breen, and the Littler UK team during our direct employment expansion across the United Kingdom and the European Union. Their legal support has been consistently outstanding. In particular, their guidance on UK employment law has been deeply thoughtful, precise, and tailored to our company’s unique culture and operational model. What sets them apart is their genuine effort to understand not just our policies and internal documents, but the underlying values and practices that shape how we operate. Their advice consistently reflects that insight, ensuring it is both technically sound and practically applicable. Moreover, the team has demonstrated strong cross-border capabilities, efficiently coordinating and synthesizing input from multiple EU jurisdictions into clear, actionable advice that aligns with our business objectives. Their responsiveness and reliability are truly exceptional. They have become trusted partners, and we greatly value the clarity, care, and expertise they bring to every interaction.

CLIENT: Anna Lowe, Head of Human Resources London
COMPANY/FIRM: Commerzbank
TESTIMONIAL: Littler's service is exceptional in the field of employment law. Their team (Philip Cameron, Paul Quain, Lisa Coleman, Ben Smith and Hannah Drury) provides invaluable advice on various topics with a high level of expertise. They are incredibly approachable, making it easy to communicate and discuss any concerns or questions. One of the most commendable aspects of their service is their prompt response time, ensuring that we are never left waiting for important guidance. The expert advice offered has been consistently reliable and insightful, greatly aiding in making informed decisions. Overall, their professionalism and dedication to client satisfaction make them a highly valued and trusted partner.

CLIENT: Chief Risk Officer
COMPANY/FIRM: Asset Management Firm
TESTIMONIAL: Sophie Vanhegan and the Littler team provided exceptional legal support over a range of challenging issues, almost project managing one particularly complex matter for us, and helping us to engage an additional third-party expert.  We were more than satisfied with the results. The professionalism and expertise displayed by the Littler team were invaluable. What stands out most about our relationship is their commitment to understanding our needs and providing tailored advice and in a such timely manner. Working with Littler is a collaborative and seamless experience, markedly different from other firms we’ve worked with, with the Littler team going beyond the provision of pure legal advice to assisting with the actual resolution and closure of the matter. I would highly recommend them to any peer seeking not just top-quality legal counsel, but the additional support that follows the provision of the advice, which other legal firms often forget about.

CLIENT: Managing Director, Head of People, Europe and Asia
COMPANY/FIRM: Global Investment Group
TESTIMONIAL: My experience with Sophie Vanhegan has always been exceptional. [Her] commercial advice is consistently insightful, and their pragmatism ensures that we receive solutions tailored to our specific needs. [She] demonstrates an impressive ability to quickly grasp our firm's culture and dynamics, providing the best guidance even in high-pressure situations involving senior stakeholders. [Her] rapid response times are unmatched, giving us confidence that we are in capable hands whenever urgent matters arise. I highly endorse Sophie, as well as the firm, for [her] professionalism, expertise, and commitment to their clients' success.

CLIENT: Head of Group Legal
COMPANY/FIRM: Professional Services Consultancy Company
TESTIMONIAL: We worked with [the firm] (Caroline Baker, Lisa Coleman and Jessica Lim) on a complex, potentially high value employment case which they helped bring to a successful conclusion. The team who worked with us, without exception, were not only experts in employment law and extremely able in managing the stages of the litigation process, but also a pleasure to work with. I felt that they sat on our side of the table throughout a multi-faceted piece of litigation, and despite some challenging moments they never lost their professionalism or objectivity.

COMPANY/FIRM: FTSE Listed Banking Group
TESTIMONIAL: We have had a number of complex organisational design / employee relations cases recently, with a lot of interconnecting, complex and sensitive considerations. The support given by [the firm], in particular Sophie Vanhegan and Ben Smith, has been exemplary. Their in-depth knowledge of our business, and commercial and pragmatic approach has enabled us to navigate these issues in a way that has worked both for the business and the individuals in question. They are always responsive, helpful and quick to support solutions, working with us in partnership which is invaluable when dealing with time critical and organisation defining cases. My team and I are very grateful of the support and confidence [the firm] provide us.

CLIENT: Leigh Slayne, Associate General Counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: UKG
TESTIMONIAL: We engaged Deborah Margolis and the team in Littler’s UK office to provide guidance on UK employment matters as well as to assist us in coordinating coverage for employment matters across the globe. Deborah is an absolute pleasure to work with.  She provides practical, thoughtful and comprehensive guidance and is available to assist whenever needed. Deborah and the team have done an incredible job coordinating representation in multiple countries and digesting and organising the guidance from different counsel in a practical and accessible format.

CLIENT: General Counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: Global Business
TESTIMONIAL: As a general counsel of a global business headquartered in the United States, I rely on [the firm] to serve as my extended legal team to advise on UK employment issues. Darren Isaacs and Jessica Lim are simply outstanding. They are client-centric, business-minded, and extremely responsive. I switched my UK outside counsel from a competing firm to [the firm] approximately two years ago because the advice I had been receiving was not practical. In contrast, [the firm's] pragmatic approach and willingness to provide needed context for a non-UK audience has made it my go-to for all things UK employment.

CLIENT: Cathy Grizzell, SVP & CHRO
COMPANY/FIRM: Sesac Music Group
TESTIMONIAL: [The firm] is, undoubtedly, the premier boutique firm specializing in employment law for employers in London and beyond.  Laura Lobb stands out as one of the foremost practitioners in employment law. Her profound expertise and extensive experience contribute to making my professional journey truly enjoyable. With her involvement, I am confident in receiving top-notch advice and exceptional leadership. She will walk the extra mile for you. My interactions with Laura Lobb have been consistently outstanding. She goes above and beyond to assist you. I also value the genuine care and personal attention she provides, which sets her apart from other firms.

CLIENT: Nikki Bellofiore, HR Business Partner
COMPANY/FIRM: BuzzFeed, Inc.
TESTIMONIAL: I have worked with Philip Cameron and Ben Smith for over a year now, on two rounds of redundancies, a tribunal claim and other sensitive cases involving performance and disciplinary action. As the HRBP for employees in six countries, it is difficult to stay abreast of employment laws, so I find the support I get from Philip, Ben and [the firm] overall invaluable. Both Philip and Ben have been on hand to answer questions big or small. Their advice is always clear and pragmatic, with the intention of getting the best outcome for our business. They take the time to understand the intricacies of our industry and our company and how it might relate to the matter at hand. They are very quick to provide solutions and approach each case with tenacity and confidence. When it comes to employees and the law, most cases are delicate and need to be handled with care. When working with Philip and Ben I feel reassured that I am partnering with experts who understand the sensitive nature of their work while delivering the best results for our organisation.

CLIENT: VP Operations
COMPANY/FIRM: Cyber Security Client
TESTIMONIAL: We have worked with Deborah to resolve a number of legal matters across the entire spectrum of HR, people operations and recruitment. In particular, we appreciate the responsiveness and risk based / pragmatic approach. We enjoy working with [the firm] because it feels like we are working with a small practice with a strong client focus, whilst also giving us access to the global network of specialists which we utilise regularly.

CLIENT: Matthew Cates, Vice President, Legal
COMPANY/FIRM: Epiq Global
TESTIMONIAL: [The firm] has continued to be an excellent partner & advisor to all things related to Epiq’s international footprint. Raoul Parekh and Ben Smith have continually evolved their service and support model to meet the challenges and needs of Epiq’s global locations, entities, and employees. In fact, when Epiq had resignations of key HR personnel, [the firm] proposed a blended secondment of Littler attorneys across the globe which bridged Epiq’s gap until we backfilled those positions. This blended secondment was a huge success and helped to ensure that Epiq remained compliant with international employment regulations. The number of time zones covered by Littler’s associates in this program was amazing. Raoul, Ben, and their entire international team are exceptional partners to work with!

CLIENT: Jack Bristow, Managing Director
COMPANY/FIRM: J3 Advisory
TESTIMONIAL: We were faced with quite an aggressive, unreasonable legal claim, driven by emotion. As a new business we were heavily reliant on the experience and steady hand of the [the firm] (Philip Cameron, Josephine Rendall-Neal). They guided us through the legal process, with insight on what the law actually meant, how it applied to our situation and also the 'softer' considerations we should keep in mind. I'm confident in saying that [the firm] did their absolute best for us and cared about the outcome and us in equal measure. What I valued most about the relationship with [the firm] was dealing with actual human beings that gave you their time, expertise and benefit of experience. I would suggest that [the firm] have a strong value on emotional intelligence amongst their workforce, which is a valuable commodity. It allows them to marry the practicalities of the law with the realities of the case. Philip and Josephine are clear communicators, knowledgeable operators; and good people.

CLIENT: John Lord, Chairman
COMPANY/FIRM: Neota Logic Inc.
TESTIMONIAL: We have sought Philip Cameron's advice on two claims against us. No money was paid to either claimant and in one case the matter was dismissed with costs in our favour! An absolutely victorious litigator with the great [the firm] team supporting him. A rare double win in employment law and at all times a thoroughly reassuring experience being supported and guided by Philip and the [the firm] team in both matters.

CLIENT: Smriti Sinha, General Counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: Opus2
TESTIMONIAL: We always get sound, business friendly and commercially pragmatic advice from [the firm]. We have worked with them for several years and in that time, they have provided valuable advice and guidance on a variety of matters. Deborah Margolis is excellent and is very knowledge on sensitive and challenging employment issues. She is very strong both technically and commercially. She understands our business and her advice is always pragmatic, commercial and relevant. Deborah is very approachable and responsive, and always take the time to talk through our questions. We always feel confident and comfortable when working with Deborah and the rest of the [the firm] team.

CLIENT: Deputy General Counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: Global Communications Company
TESTIMONIAL: We engaged [the firm] following the expansion of our business into the UK. The firm has been instrumental in helping our team get its arms around UK law and has skilfully handled all sorts of employee matters. Deborah Margolis is fantastic: a sharp, practical thinker who quickly discerns where we are, where we need to be, and how to help us get there. Her recommendations are tailored to our risk tolerance just as an in-house solicitor’s would be. If we could clone her to advise us in every geography, we would. The colleagues she has brought in to support on various matters have also been excellent - very responsive, pragmatic, and well able to adapt to shifting timelines and needs.

CLIENT: Head of Legal
COMPANY/FIRM: Banking Client
TESTIMONIAL: We have been instructing [the firm] on various employment matters including advice regarding restrictive covenant interpretation. The [the firm] team have been hugely supportive, consistently providing first class expertise. Their deep knowledge and understanding of our business and sector has been a true differentiating factor when compared to others in their ability to take a view and provide a truly tailored service offering. Sophie [has] been exceptional in [her] responsiveness and flexibility, being available on short notice and providing advice as per timeframes requested. We value [her] commerciality, pragmatism and technical expertise on quite complex and challenging matters and [her] ability to distil this to varying levels of the organisation in a way that is easily understood is invaluable. I have certainly felt very well looked after by [the firm] , they are hardworking, diligent and a pleasure to work with.

CLIENT: Dr Ben Fielding, Co-founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Gensyn
TESTIMONIAL: We've been working with [the firm] for our employment legals for more than two years now and we're continually impressed by their prompt responses and professional manner. They've guided us through multiple international engagements, drafted numerous agreements, and seamlessly engaged regional counsel where required.