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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Testimonials
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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.’
‘Hannah Price is a very valued partner, understanding our specific organisation and therefore tailoring advice to our context. Very flexible to be able to provide timely support when needed, personable and technically excellent, which builds trust and provides reassurance to our team.'
‘Hannah Price is readily available, provides insightful advise, and gives confidence that issues are being dealt with properly. I would recommend her as an excellent legal practitioner.’
‘Professional and practical advice. Sensible and balanced opinions. ’
‘Approachable, friendly, accessible.'
'Carolyn Soakell is great. She is all over the detail, super responsive and has great clarity of thought.'
'Their pragmatic and human approach to situations makes you feel so at ease and though you have an additional colleague in your team.'
'Hannah Price is very flexible, able to provide timely support when needed, personable and technically excellent, which builds trust and provides reassurance to our team.'
'Knowledge of our business and ability to adapt legal advice to customise service. Lewis Silkin also provide an extensive range of services including employee relations, employment law but are familiar with related tax, immigration and related issues.'
Key clients
- Norton Rose Fulbright
- Arsenal Football Club
- Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
- PZ Cussons
- Invesco
- London Metal Exchange
- Paramount
- Intel
- Cloud SG
- Banijay
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Practice head
Jonathan Carr
Other key lawyers
Russell Brimelow; Carolyn Soakell; James Storke; Hannah Price