Watson Farley & Williams LLP maintains a strong position in the market for policy work, particularly in response to new legislation such as the Employment Rights Act. At the helm of the practice, Devan Khagram has expertise in the maritime, energy and transportation industries, and Anna Robinson has notable specialism in reorganisation and collective redundancy exercises.
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Key clients
- Virgin Cruises Intermediate Ltd.
- Rheinmetall AG
- Cool Company Management Limited
- Designer Exchange Limited
- Princess Cruise Lines
- Holland America Line
Work highlights
Assisted with the employment and TUPE aspects of the sale documents in respect of Borr Drilling Limited’s US$360m acquisition of five premium jack-up rigs from Noble Corporation Plc.
Advised the client on the employment aspects of acquisition of Fiecon Group Limited (and its subsidiaries) from founders Kuntal and Mark Fisher.
Advised on employment law matters in respect of EDL Energy’s acquisition of GWE Biogas Ltd, as part of a larger team.
Practice head
Devan Khagram; Anna Robinson