Walkers‘ employment practice represents employers and employees alike on contentious internal investigations spanning discrimination, misconduct and grievance disputes, and acts as lead employment counsel on cross-jurisdictional sales, acquisitions, share offerings and corporate restructurings. Global banking, professional services, and media corporations instruct practice head Sarah Ash for her expertise in employment and discrimination law, as well as on due diligence in the context of global transactions. Danielle Brouard leads on complex litigation cases before tribunals and reviews employment documentation, and Lauren James assists on general employment matters.
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- 'Walkers is dedicated, collaborative, hardworking, knowledgeable and professional. Nothing is too much effort! Sarah Ash and Danielle Brouard are great role models. They stand out in the local community as women who make a difference and are dedicated to their profession.'
- 'The team has strength and depth across the ranks and is regularly engaged, so they are used to the tactics of various opposing counsel and the Guernsey legislative and practical frameworks. The team was also able to hand over seamlessly internally due to a planned holiday and another team member was able to pick up effortlessly on the same matter.'
- 'Sarah Ash and Danielle Brouard are both compassionate in dealing with employment matters but skilled at applying legal and softer skills in the art of personnel issues, professional discretion and employment matters.'
- 'This practice stands out for its exceptional responsiveness and commitment to building direct, personal relationships with clients. The team consistently delivers tailored, reliable employment law advice by leveraging a deep understanding of both the local context and the unique needs of our organisation. They always provide insightful and effective advice.'
- 'Danielle Brouard stands out for the clarity of her responses and her exceptional grasp of the law. Her ability to break down complex legal issues into clear, actionable insights truly sets her apart from competitors. Sarah Ash, to whom we have reliable access, ensures that strategic counsel and high-level insights are always at our fingertips.'
- 'It's always a pleasure to work with Sarah Ash. Her ability to understand the requirements and make great suggestions has helped our business. Danielle Brouard did a fantastic job is corralling all our comments and delivering contracts that were not only fit for our business, but also included elements we didn't at first think of.'
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Danielle Brouard
Practice head
Sarah Ash
Other key lawyers
Danielle Brouard; Lauren James