Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP’s employment team offers a full-service practice backed by the resources of a major transatlantic firm, attracting both regional and national clients, as well as growing international work through its US presence. The team has seen increasing demand in business immigration, strategic workforce planning, and litigation in developing areas of employment law, with particular expertise in discrimination and equal pay claims. Hilary du Randt leads the team, recognised for her niche equal pay knowledge, while Lorraine Heard brings national-level expertise in this complex and evolving area of law.
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Testimonials
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- 'I find the team to be professional, commercially minded, compassionate and pragmatic. Having an engaged partner who understands our business is invaluable, and she draws on the relevant technical expertise within the team as needed.'
- 'The lawyers are pragmatic, take the time to listen and think about our issues in the context of our sector and workforce demographics. Hilary du Randt, as our partner, is an invaluable key contact.'
- 'A highly experienced, approachable and responsive legal team, with unparalleled experience in equal pay.'
- 'Lorraine Heard: I can confidently say that she is the best equal pay solicitor that I have ever worked with. She is highly experienced, strategic and calm under pressure and multi-talented. She is as strong in litigation as she is in her advisory work and is able to relate to people at all levels of an organisation in order to get the best out of a team.'
- 'Lorraine Heard and Hilary du Randt are completely unflappable, endlessly practical, and they have a raft of experience, which means that clients get a first-class service. Their expertise in handling large, multiple equal pay litigation is particularly impressive.'
- 'Really friendly and able to offer urgent and timely advice on a very complicated, stressful and lengthy issue. We really felt that Hilary du Randt took the time to understand how and why this was an unusual situation and appreciated the excellent advice given.'
Key clients
- Grainger plc
- dnata Limited (part of Emirates Group)
- Lomond Group
- Everyturn
- Vehicle Leasing Services Limited (VLS)
- Pulman Group
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Hilary Du Randt
Practice head
Hilary du Randt
Other key lawyers
Lorraine Heard; Sandy Duncanson; Paige Barton