Carey Olsen is counsel of choice for a number of public and private pension funds, while also advising corporate clients across the spectrum of employment issues, including unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, redundancies, and executive terminations. Huw Thomas takes the lead on employment matters, advising a roster of financial services clients, while Alexa Saunders focuses on pensions-related matters. Julie Currie provides further pensions expertise, advising on the launch of new schemes and helping providers keep to their obligations in respect of existing structures. Tarina Le Boutillier assists clients in navigating Jersey immigration regulations.
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Testimonials
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- 'Stable team enabling us to build long term relationships with our legal advisers. Excellent outreach to corporate clients with HR seminars/webinars and networking events. Guidance notes published regularly on future changes and recommendations on best practice.'
- 'Excellent technical knowledge, ability to act as a sounding board and help us to brainstorm solutions without immediately rushing to re-draft documents. Solid legal guidance on various pension and HR issues.'
- 'Carey Olsen's Jersey employment team is great at keeping clients abreast of legal developments and ensuring that they are equipped to address changes in employment law. The team are valued and trusted advisers to employers, particularly in the financial services sector, on all employment issues, including those which are more complex and/or sensitive.'
- 'Huw Thomas is very knowledgeable and provides regular updates to employers, giving rise to a genuine partnership, which places clients in a position of confidence when addressing workplace concerns.'
- 'Tarina Le Boutillier is also a regular contact and very efficient and pleasant to deal with. She is experienced and puts clients at ease. Another strong 'recommend!''
- 'Huw Thomas has extensive experience and knowledge dealing with all employment matters. He assists in mitigating any risks, support and guides us through challenging matters. He is personable, available and efficient.'
Key clients
- SandpiperCI
- Committee of Management of the Public Employees' Pension Fund
- Management Board of the Jersey's Teachers' Superannuation Fund
- RBS International Employees’ Pension Trustees Limited
- Fairway Pension Trustees Limited
- Alex Forbes
- Evelyn Partners Group Limited
Work highlights
Acted as lead advisers to the Committee of Management of the Public Employees' Pension Fund and the Management Board of the Jersey's Teachers Superannuation Fund.
Advised on the sale of SandpiperCI's food retail business to Morrisons including corporate, property, tax, employment and pensions law.
Provided advice in respect of the Jersey and Guernsey aspects of RBS International Employees’ Pension Trustees Limited, a multi-jurisdiction pension scheme.
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Practice head
Huw Thomas; Alexa Saunders
Other key lawyers
Julie Currie; Tarina Le Boutillier