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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- ‘Hardworking, commercial, engaging team. Work collaboratively and sensibly. Experts in their field.’
- ‘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. ’
Key clients
- ArcelorMittal Group
- Associated Newspapers (Daily Mail etc)
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.
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Practice head
Patrick Brodie
Other key lawyers
Kelly Thomson; Charli Mackenzie