Osborne Clarke LLP‘s practice is well known for its strong expertise in the technology sector, with the manufacturing, finance, and insurance industries also among the team’s focus areas. Particularly noteworthy is the group’s proficiency in employment-related data protection advice, as well as its track record in multijurisdictional mandates, leveraging the firm’s international network. Heading the practice, Danielle Kingdon heads the practice and advises on the employment aspects of acquisitions, redundancies, and settlement agreements. Emma Ladley is, alongside Kingdon, one of the firm’s experts for technology clients.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘What sets Osborne Clarke apart is its dedication to personalised service.’

  • ‘The employment law team takes the time to understand our concerns, offering clear communication, strategic guidance, and proactive solutions. We are always met by professionalism, transparency, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes.’

  • ‘Osborne Clarke have a very good employment team that is always on hand to deliver advice on tricky situations in a timely manner. They have helped us manage these situations very well, working alongside us at every step.’

  • ‘Danielle Kingdon leads a great team. She is very knowledgeable and her advice is excellent. Amy Moylett also deserves recognition for her assistance on employment related matters. She is very competent and quick to deliver advice.’

  • ‘Osborne Clarke stands out due to their expert knowledge, personalised service, and flexible approach to solutions. Danielle Kingdon and team bring a combination of expertise, are extremely responsive,, and strategic insights that go beyond typical legal advice. In terms of strengths, the firm is able to navigate complex legal landscapes, providing expert advice.'

  • ‘Danielle Kingdon and team work with us every time to provide us with personalised and achievable solutions. They understand our business extremely well and tailor their advice based on this. Danielle in particular is extremely approachable, trusted, responsive, and efficient.’

  • ‘A great team to deal with as they have great subject matter knowledge and ability to provide the appropriate level of support for our requirements.’

  • ‘Amy Moylett is great to deal with.'

  • 'They work collaboratively with you, so you always have that feeling of one team. They are incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and user friendly. We particularly enjoy working with Amy Moylett. She is a rising star.'

  • 'Danielle Kingdon stands out to me as someone who is very knowledgeable and experienced, with an ability to give hands-on advice.'

Work highlights

Advised on the employment aspects of FLB Accountants LLP's acquisition of the Donald Reid Group.

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Leading partners

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Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Danielle Kingdon

Other key lawyers

Emma Ladley; Amy Moylett; Dan Charles