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
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- ‘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.’
- ‘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 Nokia PageGroup/Michael Page Recruitment (FTSE 250) Rock-it Cargo/Global Critical Logistics (GCL) SIG Plc Skyscanner Tesco Ticketmaster Tide Universal Music Viber WHSmith Wood Mackenzie Wood Mackenzie
Work highlights
Advised Tesco on cases at the cutting edge of employment law.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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David Whincup
Practice head
Janette Lucas
Other key lawyers
Caroline Noblet; David Whincup