'True employment law experts with broad and in-depth knowledge', Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP provides 'responsive and pragmatic advice' to large domestic businesses and multinational corporates across the full scope of their individual and collective employment requirements. The 'responsive and solutions oriented' Tom Bray , who now heads the team following the retirement in April 2024 of Anthony Rees, focuses on corporate support work, including advice on TUPE, and also remains the lead contact for the firm's longstanding relationship with Heathrow Airport. Thomas Player heads up the industrial relations and collective employment sub-group, with the transport sector remaining a particularly fertile source of work. Sally Isaacs has forged an excellent reputation in the market advising on equal pay matters, particularly within the retail sector. Huw Jones also handles some of this work, although he is perhaps best known for his litigation expertise within the public sector, including work for local authorities on high-profile terminations of senior office holders.
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- 'They are true employment law experts with broad and in-depth knowledge who and always offer a pragmatic view.'
- 'The team always provides responsive and pragmatic advice.'
- 'Not only are they accessible and provide advice in very short timescales, but their knowledge of the subject areas and practical experience of dealing with industrial relations issues and Employment Tribunals is impressive.'
- 'The factor that sets the firm apart is the breadth of experience that it demonstrates which shines through in its advice. The fact they have "been there, seen there, done it" gives reassurance.'
- 'The responsive and solutions oriented Tom Bray provides excellent advice. No issue is too big or too small - Tom is always a pleasure to deal with.'
- 'Huw Jones' advice is carefully constructed with an emphasis on the degree of risk associated with an issue and is always accompanied with the practical advice and next steps recommended.'
- 'Ellie Brown is extremely organised to ensure case management orders are followed and from an early stage focuses the client's attention on the documents that are required for disclosure.'
Key clients
- Wolverine Worldwide/Sweaty Betty
- Heathrow Airport Limited
- SONY Europe
- Ryanair
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
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Practice head
Tom Bray
Other key lawyers
Thomas Player; Huw Jones; Sally Isaacs; Ellie Brown; Leonie McQuaide; Mared Griffiths