Drawing on its global platform, the employment group at RSM UK Legal LLP represents employers in the leisure and hospitality, retail, and technology sectors. With expertise in fair pay and work, the team frequently advises on equal pay. Leading the practice, Charlie Barnes focuses his practice on exits, tribunal litigation, and transactional support.
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Testimonials
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- 'Anna Burdett brought a calm, structured, and empathetic approach to a complex and sensitive matter. She communicated legal risks and options with clarity and without jargon, which was incredibly valuable for decision-making under pressure. We especially appreciated her responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to remain focused on both the legal and strategic outcomes. Anna’s guidance gave us confidence throughout the process and ensured we moved forward with both caution and clarity.'
- 'What distinguishes the team is their ability to balance legal precision with business context, which is especially important in high-stakes issues like contract terminations. Their multidisciplinary structure—combining legal, HR, and financial expertise—creates a seamless experience when navigating complex settlements.'
Key clients
- The Ritz Hotel (London) Limited Busy Bees Nurseries Limited South Staffordshire Water Proofpoint Limited Royal College of General Practitioners Crieff Hydro Limited GRTFL Limited JAMF Ltd LGC Group Holdings Limited Lomar Hotel Company (t/a Marriott Hotels) Maine Pointe LLC The Metrocentre Partnership Verhoek Europe Limited Allocate Software Limited Kentico Software Limited The Ritz Hotel (London) Limited Busy Bees Nurseries Limited South Staffordshire Water Proofpoint Limited Royal College of General Practitioners Crieff Hydro Limited GRTFL Limited JAMF Ltd LGC Group Holdings Limited Lomar Hotel Company (t/a Marriott Hotels) Maine Pointe LLC The Metrocentre Partnership Verhoek Europe Limited Allocate Software Limited Kentico Software Limited
Work highlights
Advised The Ritz Hotel (London) on general employment law matters, including pay and reward strategy and compliance, contracts and policy documentation, and also updates to their employee data privacy practices.
Practice head
Charlie Barnes
Other key lawyers
Anna Burdett
