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.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘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.'

  • ‘Alex Bearman was the partner who advised me, and he did an exceptional job. He was very frank and honest with me, but was then a proper advocate with the other party at all times. He clearly brings a huge amount of experience and knowledge to the table, and I never had to doubt the guidance I was being given. First-rate, basically.’

  • ‘Very easy to deal with and swift to get started. I used the partners at the firm and I received excellent advice that was also practical and it accounted for my personal circumstances.’

  • ‘Alex Bearman was the solicitor who performed the bulk of the work on my case. I’d instructed him previously & found his work to be excellent on both occasions. He communicated clearly & his advice was practical & actionable.’

  • ‘Anthony Sakrouge (Partner) has deep expertise in challenging and unique and very sensitive situations. Access to the top experts, very approachable and work incredibly fast, with care.’

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.
Represented the former Chief Analytics Officer at a cryptocurrencies firm in claims of automatic unfair dismissal on the ground of whistleblowing and discrimination on the grounds of race and religion.
Represented a former senior associate at a Magic Circle law firm as a result of her claim for sex and maternity discrimination and harassment after she faced unfair treatment during and after pregnancy and maternity leave.

Practice head

Anthony Sakrouge

Other key lawyers

Alex Bearman; Jeremy Coy