Mourant acts as a pan-Island advisor for major clients on an array of employment issues. With experience assisting employers establishing presences and taking on employees in Guernsey, the practice has advised on employment law aspects of high-value cross-border sales and acquisitions, and has also acted on discrimination claims in the tribunal, as well as on director and shareholder disputes. Rachel Guthrie has led on corporate and data protection instructions, while Hana Plsek focuses on immigration and population management work.
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Key clients

  • Grant Thornton
  • S&P Global
  • Card Factory

Work highlights

Advised Grant Thornton Holdings on the employment aspects of its acquisition of the Grant Thornton Channel Islands business, integrating it within the Grant Thornton Advisors platform.
Advised S&P Global Inc. on the employment aspects of its acquisition of ARC Research from the ARC Group.
Advised Card Factory plc on the employment aspects of its £24m acquisition of Funky Pigeon from WHSmith.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Rachel Guthrie

Other key lawyers

Hana Plsek; Charlotte Ward