With a particularly active employment practice, Squire Patton Boggs is known in the market for its work on large multijurisdictional projects. The group is also competent in complex litigation, investigations, and board-level workforce support. Janette Lucas leads the team, with specialism in pay equity and transparency. She is also well-versed in cross-border transactions and projects, restructurings, and employment litigation. Caroline Noblet supports employers in contentious and non-contentious matters, including tribunal claims, investigations, and complex multi-jurisdictional projects. Another active member of the group is David Whincup , who is noted for his capabilities in discrimination and worker status cases.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Caroline Noblet is extremely down-to-earth, and couples this with a sense of humour, whilst also drawing on her knowledge of industry norms.'

  • ‘I have worked a great deal with Janette Lucas on very large-scale equal pay proceedings. She is a first-rate solicitor. She is knowledgeable, sensitive, practical, efficient and effective. She dealt with huge challenges with remarkable grace and success.’

  • ‘The team had strength and depth.’

  • ‘Janette Lucas is unrivalled in terms of her work ethic. She has particular expertise in equal pay and superb personal skills.’

Key clients

  • American Airlines
  • Boston Consulting Group
  • Coats
  • Convatec
  • Cubico
  • Elementis
  • Essentra
  • IFS
  • Kantar
  • Live Nation
  • Motor Insurers Bureau
  • NICE Systems

Work highlights

Advised Tesco on cases at the cutting edge of employment law.
Advised Tesco on Post Judgement Options in Respect of Stage 2 Equal Value Hearing.
Advised an international news channel on a precedent case.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Practice head

Janette Lucas

Other key lawyers

Caroline Noblet; David Whincup