The employment team at Farore Law is particularly skilled in complex and sensitive matters for senior executives, including unfair dismissals. Representing clients from investment banking, private equity and technology sectors, the firm also advises on high-value disputes and exits. Suzanne McKie KC leads the team with a strong presence in the senior executive space. She is an accredited mediator, and specialises in discrimination, misconduct and whistleblowing cases. Rachel O’Connell is an experienced litigator, with a successful track record in matters related to wrongful dismissal, sexual assault and discrimination, whilst Lucas Nacif handles a range of Employment Tribunal cases, and excels at matters related to neurodiversity.
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Testimonials
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‘Suzanne McKie is all round exceptional. Her intellect is razor sharp combined with strong Emotional intelligence and an ability to draw out all the nuanced strengths and weaknesses of a case and communicate these simply and with significant impact.'
‘In my experience, this team combines deep legal expertise with a highly commercial and pragmatic approach. They have consistently demonstrated a thorough understanding of the legal landscape. What sets them apart is their responsiveness, clarity of communication, and the ability to distil complex legal matters into clear guidance. They are not just technically excellent, but also a pleasure to work with — collaborative, approachable, and consistently focused on delivering value.’
- 'Rachel O'Connell, in particular, has impressed me with their ability to navigate sensitive employment issues with both precision and emotional intelligence. They take the time to explain my options clearly, outlining not only the legal position but also the likely practical outcomes, which has helped me make informed decisions with confidence.'
- 'What differentiates them from others I have encountered is their accessibility, consistency, and the way they blend deep technical expertise with a human touch. I have always felt listened to, supported, and prioritised, something that cannot be overstated in the context of a personal employment issue.'
- 'I would not hesitate to recommend Rachel O'Connell to others facing complex or sensitive employment matters. Their thoughtful, strategic, and client-centred approach has been invaluable.’
‘Farore Law is a genuine boutique practice which means that the responsiveness and quality of interaction is consistently high, as is the teams grasp and retention of the fine details. Critically, because Farore provide advocacy services there is exceptionally good representation provided at all stages. Being represented by Farore means you have a team that care and will genuinely focus on your case, that are highly specialised and highly effective in representing your interests.’
Key clients
- Ian Weir
- Washington Waithaka
- Hadley Gamble
- Sun Mark Limited
Work highlights
Acted for former Sales Trader Ian Weir at Citigroup seeking reinstatement following a finding by the Tribunal that he was a scapegoat.
Acted for the Chair and CEO of global importation business Sun Mark and succeeded in striking out the entire of the claimant’s remedy claim against the senior executives.
Acted for former CNN news anchor Hadley Gamble in a $15m joint UK/Californian sexual harassment lawsuit.
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Practice head
Suzanne McKie KC
Other key lawyers
Rachel O'Connell; Lucas Nacif