The ‘pragmatic, commercial’ employment practice at Herrington Carmichael LLP is regularly instructed by leading domestic and multinational employers and employees on complex and business-critical matters. Recognised for his ’reliable, quality advice’, Alistair McArthur heads the team. McArthur is a key contact on recruitment, discrimination claims, dismissals, and redundancies, particularly within the construction and property sectors. Combining ‘employment law expertise with a pragmatic and commercially minded approach’, Darren Smith is a sought-after advisor within the leisure and hospitality sectors on complex discrimination cases and redundancy procedures. On discrimination issues, restructuring and redundancy, and TUPE matters, Matt Jenkin is a leading authority, while employment status matters, including consultancy arrangements, IR35 and off-payroll working rules are covered by Tom Hyatt.
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‘Knowledge of subject and the quality and detail of advice across the team is stellar. We always feel reassured in receiving their advice and confident that it is robust.’
‘The employment team is really strong at Herrington Carmichael. They are all very experienced and are practical and commercial-minded too.’
‘I have found the employment team at Herrington Carmichael to be understanding of our aims and commercially minded. They work in partnership with us, so we can move forwards successfully.’
‘The team is well balanced with exceptional leadership and a broad range of skills to tackle all employment issues. They are pragmatic, commercial and quick to respond. All essential qualities.’
‘The team is tenacious in representing its clients, but pragmatic and commercial as well. They each have the technical skills to support their clients, while also having the client care skills to deliver answers in clear and appropriate language.’
‘Alistair McArthur is our "go to" for employment law advice. Alistair will always respond clearly with reliable, quality advice that is relevant to the specific situation and understanding of what we are needing to achieve. Alistair instills confidence and is always reassuring, presenting robust and reliable advice in a way that makes us feel like a partner rather than a client.’
‘What truly sets Darren Smith apart is his combination of employment law expertise with a pragmatic and commercially minded approach. He is not only highly knowledgeable but also an exceptional sounding board, always ready to provide clear and strategic advice tailored to the complexities of our business.’
‘Tom Hyatt really feels like part of our team. He is understanding of our sector, our business and values and offers great guidance and advice.’
'Alistair McArthur - is whitty, personable and exceptional. He is an employment specialist who is commercially sensible and very sharp. He is charming and clients love him!'
'This firm has a good employment team with a balance of experience and has an excellent client base.'
Key clients
- Silversea Cruises (UK)
- Vistry Group
- Andreas Stihl
- CLEAN Linen Services
- proAV
- Royal Caribbean
- Fourwalls
- Tech 21 (UK)
- Cote Restaurant Group
- Vineyard Group
- Infor (United Kingdom)
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Tom Hyatt
Practice head
Alistair McArthur
Other key lawyers
Darren Smith; Matt Jenkin; Tom Hyatt