Cains has a broad employment offering which, on the non-contentious side, focuses on business immigration, employee transfers and scheme restructuring, and acting as internal data protection and management counsel. Additionally, the group has acted in tribunal claims and serious disciplinary cases concerning unfair dismissal, whistleblowing and accusations of discrimination. Data protection expert Ruby Roberts contributes to the practice, and Caren Pegg, formerly of Appleby, joined the firm in May 2026, bringing expertise in tribunal proceedings stemming from unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, and also advising on employment contracts and post-M&A workforce integrations.
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