Ogier supports financial services clients on matters relating to the arrivals and departures of senior executives, assisting with contractual matters, including restrictive covenants, and helping corporate clients remove executives while minimising risk. Leading the team is Helen Ruelle, who handles matters ranging from discrimination hearings to business and employee relocation assistance. Will Austin-Vautier assists corporate clients with executive-level departures and represents them where claims of unfair dismissal or discrimination are brought. The practice is also able to oversee the employment aspects of M&A transactions in the Channel Islands.
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- 'The team is very skilled, up to date, friendly and approachable.'
- 'They are very friendly, professional, and quick to respond.'
- 'The team at Ogier is highly responsive and experienced. Workplace issues often need an urgent response and the team has always been available to respond at short notice, attend our offices when needed, and have provided us with excellent advice and support. They are highly knowledgeable and experienced and very approachable.'
- 'Will Austin-Vautier has always offered excellent and sound advice, and managed matters in a very practical and highly professional manner. Will is open and honest, will weigh up the risks and potential options, and provides a solid platform from which decisions can be made.'
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Helen Ruelle
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Will Austin-Vautier