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Travers Smith LLP

Travers Smith LLP

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England - London • Employment

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Employers

With a particularly active employment practice, Travers Smith LLP regularly acts for employers in litigation, in both the Employment Tribunals and the High Court. Advising clients across a wide range of sectors including technology, private equity and retail, the group is also very strong in workplace investigations. Tim Gilbert leads the team, with broad expertise covering employment disputes, corporate transactional matters and advisory support. Ed Mills is a reference in the market for team moves, TUPE and board level disputes, whilst Siân Keall stands out for her work negotiating exits. Ailie Murray frequently assists in the employment aspects of acquisitions, and Adam Wyman is particularly impressive in workplace investigations and advising on workplace culture.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Ailie Murray's expertise is unquestionable, and what really stands out in addition to her undoubted legal skill is her ability to understand and appreciate the commercial and personal issues at stake while at the same time providing clarity, pragmatism, and fair, proactive advice in very difficult situations. Unfailingly calm.'
  • ‘Unquestioned legal expertise, including market norms in any given situation. Real understanding of commercial realities and the market the business operates. Team takes its lead from partners and are always a pleasure to speak to; proactive and inspires confidence. As a client, it is important for me to know I am dealing with a team who appear to respect and support each other as well as me as a client.’

Key clients

  • AIG
  • Ambassador Theatre Group

Work highlights

Advised a FTSE 250 retailer on a confidential investigation, an Employment Tribunal claim and a High Court injunction, each relating to a different senior executive.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Tim Gilbert
Tim Gilbert
Ed Mills
Ed Mills
Practice head

Tim Gilbert

Other key lawyers

Ed Mills; Siân Keall; Ailie Murray; Adam Wyman