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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  • 'The employment law team are really professional and get to know you and your company before offering tailored advice.'
  • '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)

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
Hilary Du Randt
Lorraine Heard
Lorraine Heard
Practice head

Hilary du Randt

Other key lawyers

Lorraine Heard; Sandy Duncanson; Paige Barton