Jason Butwick leads the practice at Dechert LLP, which works for employers in financial services and investment management primarily. It also works with international companies from other sectors such as manufacturing, construction and real estate. It handles the full range of employment law from disputes, mergers and restructurings, to complex workforce reductions. The team regularly defends complex claims involving allegations of whistleblowing, and other sensitive matters such as disability and age discrimination. Many of these cases relate to the legal sector. Charles Wynn-Evans is another name to note.
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‘Extremely helpful, astute and sharp, clear advice. Very knowledgeable about the investment management industry and practices. Commercial and pragmatic. I highly recommend the team!’
‘Always excellent support provided by Jason Butwick.’
‘In depth experience of labour law from all perspectives and a great ability to apply that for the benefit of their clients.’
‘Emma Byford is very knowledgeable, responsive and commercial in her advice, focused on finding the right outcome for her clients, bringing to bear her in depth experience and helping them through a range of issues.’
‘Always quick to respond, and we rely on the employment law team specifically to respond to legal issues in the finance industry. ’
‘Speed of response, attention to detail, quality of deliverables and understanding of the industry. Jason Butwick.'
Key clients
- Bank of New York Mellon
- GSA Capital Partners LLP
- Polar Capital Partners LLP
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Practice head
Jason Butwick
Other key lawyers
Charles Wynn-Evans; Emma Byford