The employment practice at Ashurst is a key reference in the market for financial services clients, and stands out for its work in employment disputes. The team’s M&A capabilities are also notable, providing support in TUPE, employee incentives, and union relations. Crowley Woodford has established experience in discrimination claims, workforce restructuring and employee disputes. Another standout member of the team is Ruth Buchanan, who is a key adviser in complex investigations, whistleblowing cases and equal pay claims.
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‘The team has strong technical background and excellent communication skills. The team have the ability to understand the situation and the cultural impact.’
‘Ruth Buchanan and Kate Foster are really easy to talk to and are able to understand the requirements in terms of the different culture. They are able to provide solutions to complex issues and provide guidance and reassurance.’
Key clients
- Volac International Limited
- Tritax Big Box REIT plc and Tritax EuroBox plc
- Equitix
- Azzurro Associates Limited
- Lendlease
- Various employment clients
Work highlights
Advised Volac on the sales of two of its businesses, requiring cross-practice collaboration throughout Ashurst, as well as working with many other external advisers.
Advised each of Tritax Big Box REIT plc (BigBox), and Tritax EuroBox plc (EuroBox) on employment issues arising out of the former's combination with UK Commercial Property REIT Limited (UKCM), including advising in relation to TUPE and related arrangements concerning employees of BigBox and EuroBox's manager, Tritax Management LLP.
Conducted the employment due diligence and advised Equitix within the context of the acquisition by Freedom Fibre Limited (FFL).
Practice head
Crowley Woodford
Other key lawyers
Ruth Buchanan; Kate Foster