Patrick Brodie at RPC is well-regarded for his work in the field of diplomatic and state immunity, modern slavery and restrictive covenants, and is also sought out for his expertise in breach of contract litigation. Brodie regularly appears in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal. Recently, he has also been advising on numerous senior executive investigations (including allegations of harassment and bullying). Kelly Thomson is recognised for her work on workforce diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent client handling skills and strong team dynamics.’
‘Patrick Brodie is attentive and understands client concerns. He leads the team effectively to provide excellent service for his clients.'
‘The labour & employment team of RPC is very hands-on, has deep sector knowledge and provides commercial sound advice. Another element that stands out is that the team is a market-leader in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion.’
‘Patrick Brodie is an excellent lawyer, with highly developed technical and social skills. He provides solid and practical advice in difficult situations.'
- 'Kelly Thomson is amazing; an excellent and dedicated lawyer in her field and very easy to work with. Kelly is ahead of the game in respect of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the United Kingdom.’
‘A small, but hard-working team.’
‘Patrick Brodie. A brilliant leader. Genuinely cares about his legal team.’
- 'Patrick Brodie - I know I can rely on him to advise on complex regulatory issues in a way which shows clear understanding of the commercial context within which we operate. His responsiveness, knowledge, and pragmatism are impressive.'
Key clients
- Associated Newspapers (Daily Mail etc)
- SportsDirect.com Retail
- The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
- Frasers Group plc
- NCP
- Essity (a Swedish headquartered leading global consumer goods company)
- Zensar Technologies
- Agent Provocateur
- GIST
- Studio Retail Limited
Work highlights
Advising England Lacrosse, the National Governing Body for lacrosse in England on the critical and charged issue of gender participation in sport, and the sport's transgender policy.
Advising the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Cultural Bureau) in its appeal to the Court of Appeal about the limit of state immunity in relation to employment and personal injury.
Advising the Frasers Group on its portfolio of workforce related matters from claims to major transformation programmes.
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Practice head
Patrick Brodie
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Kelly Thomson