Led by Alex Fisher, the employment practice at Goodwin is a reference in the market for employers in the technology and life sciences sectors. Fisher has a strong pedigree in senior dismissals, investigations and complex Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation. The team also supports the firm’s corporate practice in transactional work, as well as in restructuring and redundancy work.
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Testimonials
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Akshay Chauhan is outstanding. Wise, insightful, committed, strategic, thoughtful, highly supportive to the lay-client and to the advocate.'
- Alex Fisher is a partner from the top drawer: superb oversight, hugely knowledgeable, supportive, strategic and showed fabulous judgment.'
‘They are the epitome of a modern employment team: commercially orientated, strategic, and packed with talent. They think hard and fast.’
- They have demonstrated both great judgement and great humanity. Neither appears to have felt a moment's concern at the high stakes or aggressive opposition from the other side. They are calm and compassionate advisers in the most stressful imaginable situation.'
‘A great team that collaborates well and has strong knowledge and expertise. The strong team spirit in this team means that as a client I'm always supported and have an expert on hand quickly and efficiently.’
‘I have worked with Alex and he is exceptional in his pragmatic approach and creative solution finding when navigating complex issues. He has a human approach as well as a legal approach to the problems, which in turn aligns with our company values and creates great outcomes. ’
Key clients
- Hg Capital
- Xaira Therapeutics Inc
- Klaviyo Inc
- Novo Holdings A/S
- McWin Group
- Convergence Labs Ltd
- ParkHub Inc.
- Left Lane Capital
- TA Associates
- Capitolis Limited
Work highlights
Advised Xaira Therapeutics on setting up a business in the UK. The team developed and harmonised employment terms, negotiated comprehensive intellectual property rights provisions and advised on the application and breach of restrictive covenants.
Advised on changes to employee terms and conditions, employee benefits and policies and bonus structures. The team also provided strategic advice on various employee grievances and disputes, data subject access requests and related data protection considerations and employee relations and communications matters.
Advised on all employment aspects of Capitolis’ acquisition of BGC’s Capitalab division, including conducting employment due diligence, negotiating transaction documents, advising on the business reorganisation and the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 and the impact on employee benefits (and the related consultation aspects of the TUPE process), separation and bonus payments and negotiating new terms and conditions of employment for incoming senior executives.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Alex Fisher
Other key lawyers
Akshay Chauhan