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Marriott Harrison LLP handle a variety of employment matters, including complex Employment Tribunal claims with elements of discrimination, harassment and unfair dismissal. The group is also well versed in investigations, senior exits and TUPE transfers. Bob Mecrate-Butcher leads the team, with extensive experience advising on restructuring and redundancy programmes. Rima Mehay has a particular interest in cases involving team moves and restrictive covenants.
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  • ‘I would highly recommend them. They are an amazing team to work with. My experiences with other practices left me constantly chasing for replies, updates, and missed deadlines. With the team at Marriott Harrison, they are very efficient at replying to client emails and telephone calls. All timelines are met. In addition, as the client, the team fully understands your case, you never feel that they do not have a full understanding. The advice you are given is meticulously explained.'

  • ‘Rima Mehay and Sofia Gottgens are an incredible team. Their support has been outstanding during a very difficult year. They are fully engaged in your case and also in you as an individual. They make time to check in with their clients to see how you are. When either Rima or Sofia are going to be away from the office, you are advised in advance. so your case is always covered.’

  • ‘I have worked with Rima Mehay. She provided calm counsel to me and my colleagues when we were subject to employment tribunal proceedings. Rima ran the case excellently and looked after us throughout.’

  • ‘The Marriott Harrison team works seamlessly, including in their dealings with other advisers.’

  • ‘Rima Mehay is a star. She combines sharp commercial acumen with strategic insight, always delivering pragmatic solutions tailored to her clients’ needs. Rima’s unwavering support and outstanding communication skills put her in a league of her own.’

Key clients

  • RBG Holdings PLC (Rosenblatt / Memery Crystal)
  • Shutterstock (UK) Limited
  • Sony Music Publishing (UK) Limited
  • Chiltern Capital
  • SEC Newgate
  • TopView World Inc and TopView London
  • Limited
  • Audiotonix

Work highlights

Represented law firm, Rosenblatt (part of RBG Holdings plc), in a highly publicised case in relation to claims of discrimination, whistleblowing, constructive dismissal and more. Successfully defended all claims made against the firm and individual respondents.
Advising a PLC bank on a range of employment issues including two group collective redundancy programmes, resolving grievances and threatened Employment Tribunal claims, and numerous exits under settlement agreements.
Advising the Board of a PLC retailer through investigative and disciplinary process leading to dismissal for gross misconduct of the Managing Director and then in defending and settling Employment Tribunal claims (unfair and wrongful dismissal and age discrimination) on favourable terms.

Practice head

Bob Mecrate-Butcher

Other key lawyers

Rima Mehay; Sofia Gottgens