Comparative Guide
Family Law
United Kingdom
James Carroll
The employment team at Russell-Cooke LLP regularly assists senior associates in matters related to restrictive covenants, shares and commission, and high-value joining and leaving packages. The firm has a strong regulation team, meaning they are well placed to advise on employment issues within regulated professions. Practice head Anthony Sakrouge specialises in disputes involving bonuses, breach of contract and team moves. Alex Bearman focuses his practice on discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claims, while Jeremy Coy advises on redundancies and disciplinary matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The team is excellent - Jeremy Coy in particular. He is pragmatic and practical, approachable and personable, takes a sensible and straightforward view of things and achieves the best outcomes for his clients.’
- ‘Jeremy Coy is pragmatic and practical, approachable and personable, takes a sensible and straightforward view of things and achieves the best outcomes for his clients. He is not phased by case developments, Tribunal difficulties or opponents' tactics. He quickly gets his head around matters and knows each of his cases inside out. He works collaboratively with Counsel in an effective way.'
Work highlights
Representing the former General Counsel at a fintech company in claims for unfair dismissal, disability and sex discrimination, and victimisation after she was allegedly forced out due to her depression.
Practice head
Anthony Sakrouge
Other key lawyers
Alex Bearman; Jeremy Coy