Covering the full spectrum of national and international employment law, Lewis Silkin is well regarded for expertise in advice on employee management, including auditing compliance and internal investigations. The team offers a high level of experience in the media and entertainment, financial services, technology, and sport sectors, and is led by Jonathan Carr, an expert in employment aspects of M&A deals and senior executive dismissals. Carolyn Soakell has a specialism in equality matters, while James Storke‘s focus areas encompass restructurings, TUPE, and global mobility matters. Russell Brimelow is lauded for his experience in cross-border employment advice.
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  • ‘The team's key strength is their ability to make complex and difficult situations seem manageable and they do this in partnership with you. They are incredibly approachable and create a safe environment where you feel you can discuss all the particulars of a situation. The practice has multiple different focus areas, so you always feel you are speaking to a specialist in their field.'
  • ‘Very responsive, professional advice, with a pragmatic view where helpful.’

Key clients

  • Norton Rose Fulbright
  • Arsenal Football Club

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Practice head

Jonathan Carr

Other key lawyers

Russell Brimelow; Carolyn Soakell; James Storke; Hannah Price