Drawing on its international presence, the employment practice at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has a particularly strong financial services offering, as well as expertise in the technology, retail, and hospitality sectors. The group frequently assists employers in unfair dismissals and harassment, in addition to day-to-day employment advice and redundancies. Practice head Nick Hurley has extensive experience in the Employment Tribunals and Civil Courts, particularly in cases involving discrimination and whistleblowing. Daniel Pollard joined the team from GQ Littler in August 2024, reinforcing the firm’s transactional capabilities.
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- 'Their knowledge of the industry and the wider issues being faced are excellent. They have a calm approach in a ‘crisis’ and never fail to provide sound, reliable and innovative advice.'
- 'Mike Powner is an exceptional and brilliant lawyer. He employs a humility that belies his impeccable legal mind and profile in our industry. Our business is much stronger for this partnership. For a very busy man, he has the unfathomable knack of always being available.'
Key clients
- Odey Asset Management LLP
- Morgan Stanley
- Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Limited
- Pearson
- Belu Water
- Hotel Chocolat
- Kyndryl
- Amundi Asset Management
- Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe
- PrimeRevenue
- Belron
- Dash
Work highlights
Advised Odey Asset Management LLP in the context of allegations of non-financial misconduct against Crispin Odey.
Acting for Mercedes-Benz’s Grand Prix team in employment matters.
Acted for Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited in their defence of a claim for equal pay, sex and race discrimination and unfair dismissal.
Practice head
Nick Hurley
Other key lawyers
Daniel Pollard