Mishcon de Reya LLP is home to an experienced employment team that stands out for its work in High Court litigation, workplace investigations and trade union disputes. Practice head Daniel Naftalin is active in High Court litigation, investigations work and restructuring issues. Joanna Blackburn has broad experience extending to terminations, discrimination claims and TUPE, while Susannah Kintish frequently advises on restrictive covenants, contractual matters and settlement agreements. Sharon Tan is adept at handling the full range of employment issues, including litigation and the employment aspects of transactions. Matthew Wood is active in High Court cases, particularly in disputes surrounding team moves. Emily Knight and Katie Mahoney were promoted to partner last year, and Mark Kaye joined the team from BCLP.
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‘We work particularly closely with David Parsons, who has a very in-depth knowledge of our organisation and our risk appetite and he ensures we have a strong team to support us. ’
‘Work opposite big teams on big ticket litigation. Hannah Ring is stepping up as an experienced associate in high court employment litigation.’
‘Katie Mahoney just made partner and rightly so. One of the stars of High Court world embracing partnership issues, senior employees and post termination restrictions. Knows her litigation inside out and gets the results that clients want. ’
'Katie Mahoney is outstanding in every way. Her level of knowledge, experience and dedication is unparalleled. Her client-handling skills are incredible (clients genuinely adore her). She is a tough litigator with excellent judgment. I expect her star to continue to rise rapidly within Mishcon and the market for High Court employment litigation generally.'
- 'Daniel Naftalin is extremely impressive. His advice to clients is as authoritative as that of any KC at the Bar.’
‘Katie Mahoney is absolutely exceptional. When presented with a fraught employment issue which was well outside my sphere of knowledge and experience, and which was creating a lot of stress for me, speaking to her was like stepping straight into the calm of the eye of the hurricane. She has immense knowledge of and experience in her field and brings calm and pragmatism to a problem. She always gives clear and positive advice. Just brilliant to have on your side.
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- Chanel Ltd
- Crisil Irevna UK Limited
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Daniel Naftalin
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Katie Mahoney; Joanna Blackburn; Susannah Kintish; Sharon Tan; Matthew Wood; Emily Knight; David Parsons ; Hannah Ring; Jennifer Millins