Employment litigation remains at the core of the practice at RPC. The group also handles matters related to non-financial misconduct and workplace culture, particularly for employers in regulated sectors such as financial services and insurance. Experienced litigator Patrick Brodie focuses his practice on high-value and high-stakes employment disputes, handling cross-jurisdictional cases and those with reputational and financial risk. In addition, Brodie is well-versed in senior executive investigations. Kelly Thomson has a niche focus on workforce diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and also excels at advising employers in restructurings.
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Testimonials
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- 'They offer collaboration, thorough understanding of the client's needs, and not just legal advice but understanding the broader context within the organisation. They really care about the client as individuals.'
- ‘Kelly Thomson and Patrick Brodie are among the best lawyers around.’
- 'Patrick is a very experienced employment litigator who I would recommend to any person/company going through a litigious employment matter. Patrick and Charli are calm under pressure, diligent in their advice, and have a wealth of experience to navigate complex employment matters. We worked very closely together for nearly a year, and Patrick assisted in bringing various complex employment matters to a successful conclusion for us. Approachable, kind, hard working, but most importantly, highly skilled in their practice area. Highly recommended. ’
- ‘RPC have assisted us with various contentious employment matters. The team are highly knowledgeable in employment law, especially in the context of High Court litigation. The team is approachable, down-to-earth, and ready to assist at any time. Patrick Brodie in particular has a wealth of experience which would greatly assist any company going through a litigious employment matter or otherwise. ’
- ‘I have valued Patrick's collaborative approach to litigation, and the efforts he goes to include all members of the legal team. ’
- ‘Patrick is the standout member of the team, and is well known for his high-profile cases. ’
- ‘I have mainly worked with Patrick Brodie within the team, who always impresses me by how he combines professionalism, humanity and humour in all he does.’
- ‘Patrick Brodie is a master at what he does. He is an expert in his field but is also a true adviser to his clients. He works collaboratively with his clients to ensure they achieve the best commercial result. Charli McKenzie is an excellent lawyer and a partner in the making. She has a strong understanding of her client's businesses and their needs. ’
- ‘Hardworking, commercial, engaging team. Work collaboratively and sensibly. Experts in their field.’
Key clients
- ArcelorMittal Group
- Associated Newspapers (Daily Mail etc)
- SportsDirect.com Retail
- The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
- Frasers Group plc
- NCP
- Essity
- Foundry Visionmongers
- Zensar Technologies
- I Saw It First
- GIST
- Studio Retail Limited
- Evans Cycles
- Link Scheme Ltd and Link Scheme Holdings Ltd
- Shepherd Neame
- Flannels
- Missguided Retail Limited
- Vantage Power
- Egon Zehnder
- Times Media Limited
Work highlights
Acted for the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia on The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia v Costantine (UKSC 2024/0061) a case in the Supreme Court that broke new ground finding that courts had a duty to consider the existence of state immunity.
Act for Frasers Group on the workforce aspects of their business-critical restructuring projects.
Providing ongoing employment advice to the Women's Professional Leagues.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Patrick Brodie
Other key lawyers
Kelly Thomson; Charli Mackenzie