The employment team at Girlings is well-placed to handle high-profile employment disputes, often through mediation. The practice is led by Carl Vincent, who is noted for being ‘responsive, practical, and commercial.’ Vincent routinely handles cases involving allegations of breach of contract and regulatory non-compliance.
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- ‘Broad spectrum of knowledge across the group. Quick to respond and support. Great knowledge and understanding of culture and workings of our agency ’
- 'It is a practice that cares about people - both staff and clients. They are extremely professional and have a depth of experience and knowledge.'
- ‘Paul McAleavey is very responsive and practical. He is goes 'above and beyond' to make himself available to us and to make sure that we are supported, even if this is well outside working hours. ’
- ‘Simply outstanding knowledge in their given field.’
- ‘It is a practice that cares about people - both staff and clients. They are extremely professional and have a depth of experience and knowledge.'
- ‘I deal with Paul McAleavey in the employment department (only) as a professional contact. I am myself a partner, practising employment law as a solicitor. ’
Work highlights
Acting for Akanda Corp and Canmart Ltd in a High Court claim for circa £2m from a former employee.
Acting for 5 clients in a High Court claim for breaches of contract and breaches of fiduciary duty brought against them by Ambridge Europe, a US owned Lloyds managing agent.
Advising ABI (UK) Limited on project work and employment tribunal cases.
Practice head
Carl Vincent
Other key lawyers
Paul McAleavey; David Morgan; Jessie Cloughley