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Mishcon de Reya LLP

Mishcon de Reya LLP

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England - London • Employment

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Employers

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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  • ‘Joanna Blackburn – The most impressive employment lawyer that I’ve met in my career, and I’ve met a lot. A wealth of experience in some of the more unusual areas of employment law, a truly commercial mindset, and advises and defends your business as though its her own. Simply brilliant.
  • ‘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.

Key clients

  • Chanel Ltd
  • Crisil Irevna UK Limited

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Katie Mahoney
Katie Mahoney
Matthew Wood
Matthew Wood
Practice head

Daniel Naftalin

Other key lawyers

Katie Mahoney; Joanna Blackburn; Susannah Kintish; Sharon Tan; Matthew Wood; Emily Knight; David Parsons ; Hannah Ring; Jennifer Millins