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.’
Key clients
- Silversea Cruises (UK)
- Vistry Group
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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