The employment practice at Withers LLP excels at handling complex and sensitive cases for senior executives, including investigations and matters related to mental ill-health at work. Leading the team, Meriel Schindler focuses her practice on team moves, discrimination and whistleblowing claims. Elaine Aarons advises on high-value litigations, team moves and constructive dismissals, whilst Claire Christy manages complex exits and settlement terms. Hugh More advises a number of clients in the financial sector, with dispute resolution being a core part of his practice. Melissa Paz handles sensitive issues such as negotiating severance arrangements for senior executives in ill health, and James Hockin advises in high-stakes litigations. Lisa Lewinsohn regularly negotiates exit packages and contract terms.
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‘I was impressed by the senior partner, Hugh More, always being present and delivering the final advice. He was clearly well supported by his associates, but he took responsibility and the time to explain his thinking in detail.’
‘Lisa Lewinsohn really made me feel she fought my corner. She would push back to counterparts, verify understanding and be patient with less experienced counterparts. I was very impressed by her knowledge and professionalism. And there was a good dose of pragmatism.’
‘Meriel Schindler struck an excellent balance between attention to detail, defending my interest and pragmatic compromise. She was personally highly involved and I would not hesitate to work with her again’
‘James was able to extract the relevant information quickly and focus on that. Natalie was able to help me think through the internal discplinary situation I was facing in a deep and considered manner.’
‘I would like to call out Jamie Brown as an exceptional associate, and above all James Hockin as an extraordinary brilliant lawyer and Partner. In having both of them on our team we could not have asked for more.
- As the lead Partner James was terrifyingly clever, had the most superb judgement, and was always ten steps ahead both of us and - more importantly - of the other side. He could not have worked harder or delivered a better result despite very challenging circumstances. Nothing was ever too much trouble. He was always there and always across every detail. He is highly strategic and cunning. On top of this, he has the empathy and human compassion you should realistically only expect from a close friend. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is the only general you want leading you into battle, and we are forever in his debt. ’
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- Sacha Woodward Hill
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Practice head
Meriel Schindler
Other key lawyers
Elaine Aarons; Claire Christy; Hugh More, Melissa Paz, James Hockin, Lisa Lewinsohn; Jamie Brown