Carey Olsen‘s employment team represents global clients across a range of industries, including financial services, retail, hospitality and the public sector, on day-to-day compliance concerns and before employment tribunals. Practice leader Carly Parrott is instructed on the full range of employment law questions, with a specialty in data protection, contractual obligations, and employee exit negotiations. The highly experienced Elaine Gray advises on contentious unfair dismissal claims and internal investigations, and Kim Courtney is one of the Channel Islands' foremost experts in immigration and population management.
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  • 'This is the only legal team we work with - we work with them because we have built a relationship over time and are happy with the support they provide.'
  • 'The employment team at Carey Olsen provides an excellent service. Their knowledge of the law is strong and they keep themselves up-to-date. They are not shy of consulting with external experts where necessary. Above all, their advice is clear, honest and robust. I have no hesitancy in recommending them and do so frequently.'
  • 'I have worked closely with Carly Parrott and Kim Courtney. Both are professional and responsive. Carly's preparedness to debate a complex legal issue and the best way to handle a given case is outstanding. She provides clients with independent, commercially-minded advice. She is dedicated to each case and makes herself available to discuss urgent matters as they arise. The team are a pleasure to work with.'
  • 'The team at Carey Olsen is very knowledgeable but friendly and approachable at the same time. The team looked after me very well. Nothing was too much trouble and I was confident that I could ask questions about the case and contact them at any time. They were welcoming and very helpful.'
  • 'A special mention goes to Carly Parrott, who went above and beyond to fight my case. She advised me every step of the way and I had complete trust that she would get the right result. She is honest, approachable and professional as well as being friendly, personable and sympathetic.'
  • 'I have known Elaine Grey for years and she never fails to impress and deliver. Her sensitivity and approachability on what was a very difficult time, gave me confidence and the support I needed.'

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Carly Parrott

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

Carly Parrott

Other key lawyers

Elaine Gray; Kim Courtney