Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is well-placed to advise on cross-border employment mandates such as large-scale workforce reductions. The team acts for many TMT, financial services and PLC clients, and also stands out for its industrial relations offering. Diane Gilhooley has a broad employment, labour and pensions specialism, while Paul Fontes has extensive experience before the Employment Tribunals and High Court; the pair co-helm the group alongside Sophie White who has an in-depth knowledge of the financial services sector. Hannah Mahon is known for her work on matters relating to AI and tech.
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Key clients
- Transport for London / London Underground
- First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Limited (T/A Avanti)
- Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
- Ryanair DAC
- Reventus Power
- Blind Veterans
- Ingredion
Work highlights
Representing Ryanair DAC in the claim of Ryanair DAC v Morais & Oths which is the leading Court of Appeal authority on the interpretation of the Blacklisting Regulations during periods of industrial action).
Advising Blind Veterans on two complex redundancy processes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Diane Gilhooley; Paul Fontes; Sophie White
Other key lawyers
Hannah Mahon