Clients refer to CM Murray LLP as ‘a simply excellent team involved in many of the big-ticket senior executive claims’. The practice is noted for its work for senior executives, founders and general counsel in the financial services, private equity and hedge funds fields. Outside of this, the team also advises board directors of listed companies. Founding and managing partner Clare Murray jointly heads the practice alongside Merrill April, who has significant experience acting for board directors. David Fisher is a key contact for senior executives seeking advice on termination agreements with complex bonuses or carried interest arrangements. Emma Bartlett frequently advises on discrimination and equality issues, and Sarah Chilton is a go-to contact for misconduct and internal investigations.
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‘Clare Murray is simply the best if you want to get the best possible advice for senior executives, directors and founders. Merrill April knows how to handle complex matters to get high severance compensations for senior executives.’
‘A simply excellent team involved in many of the big-ticket senior executive claims.’
‘Emma Bartlett is astute and always secures the best outcomes for her client. Tenacious and innovative.’
‘The firm comprises exceptionally able, high-quality practitioners at every level. It is a clear market leader in senior executive and partnership disputes.’
‘Emma Bartlett displays great strategic and tactical nous in successfully navigating senior executive clients through the thickets of legal and regulatory challenges. I would recommend her for any senior executive and partnership dispute, especially one with a cross-border flavour. Clare Murray remains on top of her A-game.'
'The team are skilled legal experts who work collaboratively with clients. They offer advice which is both strategic and pragmatic and their approach has been refreshing when compared to other firms. They are fully transparent on billing and costs and assist clients with budgeting in a very timely fashion.'
'The responsiveness of the team is exceptional. They react quickly, give sound, pragmatic advice and are extremely professional in all of their communications. What sets the team apart is that they are personable and empathetic whilst still being exceptional experts in their field.'
'Clare Murray is a very experienced litigator with a clear tactical vision. Sarah Chilton is a tough lawyer who you want in your corner David Fisher is very experienced in the field of post-termination restraints.'
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Practice head
Clare Murray; Merrill April
Other key lawyers
David Fisher; Emma Bartlett; Sarah Chilton; Beth Hale; Yulia Fedorenko