The team at Fox Williams LLP is praised for its ‘sound commercial advice’ and for how it ’understands exactly the needs of the client. They work together collaboratively and definitely together as a team’. It is skilled at handling workplace investigations, and has an excellent reputation for its advice to LLPs and partnerships. Its sector specialism in financial services, and it is also well-regarded in the tech and fintech space. Under the excellent leadership of Joanna Chatterton, it frequently supports clients through discrimination and whistleblowing complaints. Jane Mann is also recommended.
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'They have real empathy for all involved parties and seem to know how each situation will turn out before it actually happens. Their no frills approach has been so easy and calming during navigating all of our toughest situations.’
‘Commercial, responsive and collegiate. David Murphy - professional, commercial and a passion for getting to the right outcome in an efficient way.’
‘David Murphy - a real trusted advisor, I feel he is an extension to our business he fully understands the complexities and the demands helping us to navigate towards the best possible outcomes.'
- ‘The team are incredibly responsive and committed to doing an excellent job. We have received first class service from the beginning. They are fully on top of things at all times and are true experts in their field.'
‘Joanna Chatterton is exceptional. It is clear that she loves what she does and takes great care of her clients. Tom Pennington-Hare is hard-working, incredibly competent and knowledgeable.'
- ‘The team (Joanna Chatterton, Tom Pennington-Hare) are very approachable individuals. They bring a conciseness of advice but always with a practical edge so that it is easy to translate into the workplace.’
‘Responsive, thoughtful and considered options and ability to digest lots of information and come up with a commercial solution.’
‘They have a commercial mindset, and the ability to listen and adjust advice. Joanna Chatterton is an outstanding lawyer. Commercial and calm, with great perspective.’
Key clients
- Confederation of British Industry
- Aldermore Bank
- MS Amlin
- Saxo Bank
- Copper Street Capital LLP
- Quantexa
- Gill Jennings & Every LLP
- Adyen
- Clintons LLP
- Holland & Knight (UK) LLP
Work highlights
Advising the Confederation of British Industry as independent investigators into allegations of misconduct, including sexual harassment, published by the Guardian newspaper.
Advised THM Partners, a firm of leading restructuring specialists on the sale of its business to Alix Partners, the global consulting firm.
Advised a leading insurer and reinsurer on claims for unfair dismissal and sex brought by a senior male employee dismissed after allegations of sexual harassment by a third party.
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Practice head
Joanna Chatterton
Other key lawyers
Jane Mann; David Murphy; Tom Pennington-Hare; Marian Bloodworth; Lucy Sorell