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Brahams Dutt Badrick French LLP Offices
Brahams Dutt Badrick French LLP
Kings House
36 King Street
LONDON
EC2V 8BB
England
Kings House
36 King Street
LONDON
EC2V 8BB
England
Brahams Dutt Badrick French LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Employment > Senior executives Tier 1
Brahams Dutt Badrick French LLP enjoys a strong reputation in the senior executive space, regularly advising those in the financial services, insurance, medical, legal and accounting sectors. The team is distinguished by its specialist expertise in discrimination and whistleblowing matters, as well as sensitive matters involving sexual harassment. Overseeing the practice, Gareth Brahams
is highly skilled in acting for senior finance professionals and senior executives in discrimination and whistleblowing claims. Other notable members of the practice include Claire Dawson, who specialises in employment litigation; Paula Chan, whose expertise lies in high-value exits and tribunal and High Court claims in the context of sexual harassment, discrimination, whistleblowing and breach of contract; Polly Rodway, who is a key contact for senior executives working in the media, financial services, insurance and legal sectors; Nick Wilcox who has a wealth of experience in regulatory employment disputes; Clare Brereton, who assists clients with matters involving disability discrimination and work-related personal injury claims; and Samantha Prosser, who has a particular specialism in advising consultants and senior healthcare professionals on whistleblowing, discrimination and unfair dismissal claims. Practice head(s):
Gareth Brahams
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘BDBF was recommended to me by a personal contact that had heard great things about the BDBF team from their other clients. When I interacted with various members of their team I felt a sense of continuity in our conversations – it felt fluid and easy when dealing with multiple people. Everyone was kept in the loop on my case and there were never any knowledge gaps on what had been shared.’
‘I really enjoyed working with Polly Rodway. Polly is exceptional at what she does. She is able to take personal, emotional situations in combination with the data and facts to craft what is a compelling and effective case for her clients.’
‘Very smoothly and seamlessly run. Very transparent communication on scoping, pricing and good handover across the team.’
‘I found the technical expertise exceptional, the outcome strategy compelling, and the commercial approach pragmatic in terms of what I wanted to achieve. Overall, I was facing concerning corporate conduct and I felt that BDBF helped me bring together a very strong approach and strategy and having their capability and name in my corner put me in a very strong position. Ultimately, I attained a great outcome that I do not think I would have achieved alone or with another firm.’
‘Gareth Brahams is the go-to solicitor for high-value claims involving senior executives. His tactical acumen and legal knowledge are unsurpassed in the City. Sam Prosser is an experienced and personable employment law litigator who inspires confidence from her clients, with an encyclopaedic grasp of the papers. An absolute superstar.’
‘Nick Wilcox is a tower of strength for individual clients. Highly deft and human in his approach to dealing with clients, but totally commercial. Clare Brereton is a really wonderful partner working for individuals and senior executives. Very thoughtful but pragmatic and direct. Clients find her super-supportive.’
‘BDBF manage to combine the excellence and professionalism of a top City firm with the client care of a small practice. They combine legal knowledge with tactical nous and are relentless in pursuing justice and fairness.’
‘Claire Dawson is an outstanding partner – her approach combines professionalism with compassion and she is efficient, effective and supportive.’
Key clients
Rob Gagliardi (Evolution)
Tony Danker (CBI)
Santiago Corredoira-Jack (Veon)
Work highlights
- Represented Rob Gagliardi in the first employment anti-suit injunction obtained under the new jurisdictional regime that applies post-Brexit, preventing his former employer Evolution from taking further steps in its claim against Mr Gagliardi in New York.
- Acted for Tony Danker, the Director-General of the CBI, in his High Court breach of contract claim.
- Represented Santiago Corredoira-Jack in a dispute relating to bonuses with his employer, Veon.
Employment > Employers Tier 6
Brahams Dutt Badrick French LLP handles work for both employers and senior executives. It particularly excels in handling major disputes, and has considerable expertise in regulated professions. The team has a strong focus in the financial services and insurance industries. In addition, the practice also advises a number of law firms. Gareth Brahams heads the department, which also includes Nick Wilcox. Recent highlights have included Clare Brereton’s promotion to the partnership in April 2023. Practice head(s):
Gareth Brahams
Other key lawyers:
Nick Wilcox; Tom McLaughlin; Blair Wassman; Clare Brereton
Testimonials
‘BDBF have a fantastic employment team. They do work of the highest quality and profile across the entire field, including high value work, and international work. It is striking how experienced and “can-do” even their most junior solicitors are.’
‘Stand out practitioners are Nick Wilcox and Tom McLaughlin. They are both highly experienced and knowledgeable. I have also been very impressed with Blair Wassman (particularly for attention to detail and hard work).’
‘BDBF, a firm which is renowned for acting for senior executives in high profile employment disputes, has an increasingly strong reputation acting for employer clients. It has, in my view, a high quality team of lawyers who are well versed in handling both Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation.’
‘I have recently worked with Nick Wilcox and Blair Wassman, who have demonstrated impressive legal acumen, strategic judgement and client management.’
‘We have worked with Nick Wilcox and Blair Wassman. Both have been extremely forthright and helpful in their opinions, offering guidance and talking through the process in a very thorough way.’
‘Overall offering to the client is extremely well-rounded and their knowledge of the client and associated client management is excellent. Really a pleasure to deal with.’
‘Gareth Brahams and Tom McLaughlin are particularly excellent. Client management, flexibility, commerciality.’
‘Pragmatic advice – availability – experienced. Gareth Brahams – very skilled and experienced with a broad knowledge of the law. Trusted adviser. Tom McLaughlin – knowledgeable and pragmatic advice.’
Key clients
Millennium Capital Partners
Brahams Dutt Badrick French LLP > Firm Profile
The firm: BDBF is a leading specialist employment law firm based in the City of London. The firm has fought and won some of the highest value employment disputes of recent years against a range of ‘magic circle’ opponents. Its creative thinking has resulted in ground-breaking litigation outcomes in areas such as whistleblowing and discrimination law.
Recent victories have included the ground-breaking Court of Appeal case of Osipov v Timis in which this CEO successfully sued individual managers for being dismissed because he blew the whistle; banker, Bradley Jones’s win in the Employment Tribunal against JP Morgan which established that his dismissal for historic allegations of misconduct that had already been investigated at the time was unlawful and which was reported in Bloomberg; and PE professional, Jonathan Millet’s case in the Employment Appeal Tribunal against Queensgate Investments which established that claims for interim relief in whistleblowing cases must be heard in public. The entire team is reputed for its high quality legal advice.
Principal areas of work
Employment and partnership law: Senior employees and partners: Litigating on behalf of senior employees, board directors and partners in high stakes, complex and high value Employment Tribunal and High Court disputes, including relating to whistleblowing, discrimination, equal pay, contracts, bonuses, stress at work, sexual harassment, misrepresentation, restrictive covenants and team moves.
Advising senior employees, board directors and partners in exit negotiations from employers, partnerships and LLPs and negotiating terms on joining a new firm. Advising on the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR), including regulatory reference advice. Negotiating high value settlements in the context of discrimination, senior executive equal pay and whistleblowing disputes.
Employers: BDBF provides businesses with strategic and practical solutions for employment and partnership issues, including advice on HR matters; redundancy and restructuring, internal grievances, disciplinary and regulatory investigations, TUPE, contracts, and litigation in the Employment Tribunal and High Court including relating to breach of confidential information and restrictive covenant disputes. When defending litigation, the firm is rigorous in support of its clients.
Acting for both sides provides the firm’s lawyers with a unique tactical insight.
Clients: Most of BDBF’s individual clients work at a senior level, often in the regulated sector. They are CEOs and other C-suite executives in technology companies and industry, investment professionals in private equity and venture capital, heads of desks, directors, senior vice presidents, managing directors and above in financial and insurance services, partners or members of LLPs, accountants, senior lawyers, consultant doctors and other professionals working in healthcare, or senior managers, directors and.
BDBF does not act for bulge bracket investment banks or the major UK retail banks in order to ensure it remains conflict free and can act against them.
BDBF’s employer clients span a diverse range of sectors, including legal and professional service firms, boutique investment banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, insurance firms, other technology firms, retailers, utility companies, executive search firms, brokers and corporate financiers and charities. The firm also advises LLPs and general partnerships.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Senior and Managing Partner | Gareth Brahams | [email protected] | |
| Partner - Employment | Polly Rodway | [email protected] | |
| Partner - Employment | Nick Wilcox | [email protected] | |
| Partner - Employment | Claire Dawson | [email protected] | |
| Partner - Employment | Paula Chan | [email protected] | |
| Partner - Employment | Clare Brereton | [email protected] |
Meet The Team(s)
Lawyer Profiles
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Claire Dawson | Partner, Employment Lawyer Claire acts for senior executives, professionals, directors and LLP… | View Profile |
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Tom McLaughlin | Managing Associate | View Profile |
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Samantha Prosser | Managing Associate | View Profile |
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Polly Rodway | Partner | View Profile |
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Nick Wilcox | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of UK partners : 6 Number of other UK fee-earners : 14Languages
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Employment Law AssociationPress Releases
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26th October 2023 On 21 April 2023, Dominic Raab resigned as Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister after an independent investigator found that he had bullied civil servants. In this article we consider the learning points for employers and how complaints of bullying should be managed.Non-compete restrictions in employment contracts to be limited to three months
26th October 2023 On 10 May 2023, the Government announced plans to reform the use of non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Legislation will be introduced which will limit such restrictions to three months. Other types of post-termination restrictions will not be affected.New Acas guidance on making reasonable adjustments for mental health conditions
26th October 2023 For the first time, Acas has published specific guidance on how reasonable adjustments can be used for staff with mental health conditions. The guidance considers how adjustments should be agreed and the role that managers have in managing employees once adjustments are in place. In this article we summarise the key points to note.Gareth Brahams recognised as one of the “best employment lawyers for senior executives” by Spear’s 2023
26th October 2023 BDBF Partner Gareth Brahams is listed as one of the best employment lawyers for senior executives in the Spear’s Magazine Employment Lawyers Index 2023.Employee unfairly dismissed for refusing to put work app on her personal phone
26th October 2023 An Employment Tribunal has ruled that a journalist was unfairly dismissed for refusing to install an “intrusive” work-related app on her personal phone, which would have left her unable to separate her work and home life. The employer should have considered alternatives such as providing her with a work phone or installing the app on her laptop.BDBF further expands its offering with senior hire
26th October 2023 Top-ranked, specialist employment law firm BDBF is delighted to announce the recent appointment of senior associate, Yulia Chizh.BDBF further expands its employment law practice with two new associates
26th October 2023 Top-ranked, specialist employment law firm BDBF is delighted to announce the recent appointments of Amy Hammond and Noelle van Wyk,BDBF announces promotion of Samantha Prosser to Managing Associate
26th October 2023 Congratulations! BDBF is pleased to announce the promotion of Samantha Prosser to Managing Associate, effective 1 June, 2023.- Employment > Senior executives
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