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Fox Williams LLP

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Fox Williams LLP maintains a strong focus on the professional services and financial services sectors, with many clients stemming from the banking, technology and fintech fields. Its work includes advising on whistleblowing, sensitive internal investigations, exit packages and post-termination restrictions. Joanna Chatterton sits at the head of the practice and is regularly engaged by clients in the financial services sector or from LLPs. Jane Mann, who has expertise in disciplinary investigations and the negotiation of employment contracts and severance agreements; Aron Pope, whose strengths lie in whistleblowing and discrimination cases; and David Murphy, who has significant experience in litigation before employment tribunals, are also key members of the team.
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  • ‘I find Fox Williams to be extremely innovative but also with a very human touch. As a client I genuinely feel that my interests are their interests, not just legally but with respect to the situation at hand. They are super organised, professional and personable. Unlike other firms I’ve worked with there is no arrogance, just professional clarity and that builds a great deal of trust.’

  • ‘I’ve worked with David Murphy a few times over a ten-year period. He’s been extremely patient and compassionate, judging when to be clear on the next steps but also offering a listening ear. He shows genuine interest and empathy and then razor-sharp assessment to achieve my interests.’

  • ‘This practice offers the highest standards of legal advice and service. Its work is well informed but also pragmatic and commercially appropriate.’

  • ‘Aron Pope has been both effective and highly empathetic in advising me in relation to my employment, at what was a difficult time for me. He displays an ability to master the detail and to give strategic, clear-headed advice.’

  • ‘Very personable and attentive from a human perspective as well as professional - extremely responsive at all levels.’

  • ‘The team is excellent. They are both technically extremely strong but, even more importantly, strategically excellent. They listen carefully to the matters at hand and, from that, craft a strategy that aims at the right outcome over the long term, and offer support at every step towards achieving that outcome in a focused and supportive manner.’

  • ‘Jane Mann is top-notch. She is a brilliant strategist who tailors her advice and her planning to the facts at hand. She is a great listener and understands the full picture, crafting a strategy that delivers the best outcome. Along the way, she is supportive, present and focused.’

  • 'Jane Mann came highly recommended to me and I would do likewise. She listens to the client, poses the right questions and works quickly to get to solving the problem.'

Practice head

Joanna Chatterton

Other key lawyers

Jane Mann; Aron Pope; David Murphy