Wedlake Bell LLP is geared to support domestic and multinational corporates on the full range of employment issues, regularly acting for employers in employment tribunals and High Court litigation. The group exhibits proficiency in representing financial services companies, arts institutions and galleries, with practice strengths including board-level partnerships, transaction support and investigations. Practice head Adam Grant is involved in board-level hires and disputes, and Stephen Ravenscroft is a key advisor in senior-level investigations, disputes and departures.
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‘Incredibly useful information, the team speak to you in a way that is very easy to follow which enables you to be honest with them. The team think of many scenarios and provide advice on all poimts.’
‘Adam Grant is incredible. Absolutely amazing at what he does. He takes the time to speak about certain enquiries and cases and follows up on email about the points discussed over the phone, which is incredibly helpful. ’
‘Broad spectrum of expertise leads to solutions focused advice.’
‘Steve Ravenscroft is a quality operator. Knows the issues from all angles and able to provide timely, cost efficient and commercial advice which is always on the money.’
Key clients
- Jumeirah Hotels
- Alan Baxter
- The Maldon Salt Company
- The Royal Academy of Arts
- SPI Group
- Checkmarx
- Moffatt & Nicholl
- Nomios Group
- FM Conway
- Auriens Group
- J O Hambro Capital Management Limited (group company of ASX listed firm Perpetual Limited)
- Atlas Air Inc./Polar Air Cargo Worldwide Inc
Work highlights
Advising an outsourced service provider, employing 55,000 employees across 30 countries on multiple large scale and complex outsourcing arrangements and collective redundancies and related disputes.
Advising a global energy company on the full spectrum of UK employment law issues, including performance and conduct issues, outsourcing and TUPE issues, data privacy and DSAR issues.
Advising a US asset manager on the employment matters related to a $7bn+ acquisition — retained to advise specifically on the equity plans and related employment law matters including establishing different equity awards under a company and partnership structure.
Practice head
Adam Grant
Other key lawyers
Stephen Ravenscroft