Marriott Harrison LLP acts for a range of employers across sectors as diverse as banking, music, technology, retail and legal services. It frequently works with its corporate team to assist its private equity/venture capital clients on a broad range of issues within investee companies. This can sometimes involve helping its clients on strategies to remove executives. It continues to defend its clients in Employment Tribunal litigation, and to advise clients on TUPE transfers. Bob Mecrate-Butcher heads the department.
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'MH gives practical advice, they maintain integrity in their billing of services and they are able to support with colleagues across the business.’
‘Bob Mecrate-Butcher is a trusted adviser to us. He understands the commercial and cultural realities we face and is able to support us in navigating complex cases. Bob is highly responsive and is able to articulate complex matters in an accessible way.’
‘They are pragmatic, proactive and understand our business well. Sofia Gottgens and Bob Mecrate-Butcher are our key contacts.’
Key clients
- RBG Holdings Plc
- Sony Music Publishing Limited
- Shutterstock (UK) Limited
- Affinity Fragrances Limited
- Chiltern Capital LLP
- TopView World Inc
Work highlights
- Defending law firm Rosenblatt, its senior partner, and compliance officer in whistleblowing, discrimination, victimisation and other claims from a former employment law partner.
- Advising the HR team and senior executives of Sony Music Publishing on all people/employment related matters.
- Advising the HR and legal team of Shutterstock (UK) Limited on various employment related matters.
Lawyers
Practice head
Bob Mecrate-Butcher
Other key lawyers
Rima Mehay; Ed Belam; Sofia Gottgens