The employment practice at Burges Salmon LLP acts for an impressive roster of leading national and international clients on high-profile and complex employment disputes, restructurings and redundancies. At the helm, Adrian Martin harnesses extensive expertise advising FTSE 100 companies, government departments and global organisations on major HR projects, sensitive investigations and senior exits. Chris Seaton is particularly adept at handling cross-border employment issues, whilst Luke Bowery specialises in large-scale redundancy, restructuring and complex Employment Tribunal litigation. James Green is a key contact for employers in the financial services sector, while Katherine Flower is another key team member.
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Testimonials
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- 'A full service employment law team. Practical lawyers, technically strong who know how to apply the law with business acumen and commercial nous.'
- 'The team have really worked to develop a rapport with the people they engage with and also to understand our business. They helpfully set out information on a risk basis and help navigate different options depending on risk appetite.'
Key clients
- Babcock International Group plc
- Thomson Reuters
Work highlights
Advising Babcock International Group on a full range of employment and HR issues across its c.26,000 employee global workforce.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Adrian Martin
Other key lawyers
Chris Seaton; James Green; Katherine Flower; Luke Bowery