The ‘commercial, pragmatic and patient' team at Squire Patton Boggs explains ’complex topics in very simple, understandable language’. Led by Ramez Moussa, it continues to be instructed by leading global corporates. It frequently advises on large domestic and multi-jurisdictional projects, and on high-value litigation. The group also has specialist expertise in the sports sector. Charlie Frost is a known name for his strategic support to large international clients on key projects – he regularly advises on business reorganisations and collective consultations.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very strong team, excellent advice given across all levels of employment law. Very professional practice to deal with.'

  • 'Great collaborative work. Ramez Moussa and Sophie Copson are my main contacts. Integrity, honesty, truth and pragmatism are all behaviours and qualities they display.’
  • ‘Sarah Wilkinson is one of the best legal advisers that I have ever worked with. Very articulate and approachable, and full of great ideas. A pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘No problem is beyond the team for advice; they are very responsive and knowledgeable in all areas of employment law, I can rely on the team to seek advice from the relevant part of the firm to give me 360° advice.'

  • 'Sophie Copson, Joanna Galbraith and Ramez Moussa are consummate professionals and I would recommend them to anyone in my network. ’
  • 'Ramez Moussa, Jo Galbraith, Sophie Copson and Sarah Wilkinson. All are extremely helpful and knowledgeable in all areas of employment law.'
  • 'Ramez Moussa has in-depth knowledge in all areas of employment law while possessing an extremely practical approach and providing exceptional service. All of the team are extremely effective and diligent and easy to work with.'

Key clients

  • Aggregate Industries / Holcim Group
  • Bayer Plc
  • Birmingham City Football Club
  • BDO LLP
  • Carl Zeiss
  • CEVA Logistics
  • Citron Hygiene
  • Dalata Group
  • Essilor Luxottica
  • Heeton Hospitality
  • Helios Technologies Inc
  • Jewson / Saint-Gobain
  • Klarent Hospitality
  • Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland (formerly Jurys Inn)/Fattal Hotel Group
  • Logicalis Group
  • Lyreco Ltd
  • National Australia Bank
  • Ontic
  • Roper Technologies Inc.
  • West Bromwich Albion Football Club

Work highlights

  • Providing employment due diligence support, legal advice and ongoing post-completion support to Knighthead Capital Management LLC on its acquisition of a majority shareholding in Birmingham City Football Club, and full ownership of St. Andrew’s stadium, through its affiliate Shelby Companies Ltd.
  • Continuing to advise Leonardo Hotels UK and Ireland, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, on all of its day-to-day employment and immigration-related matters, including several threatened (but vexatious) tribunal claims which the team was able to dispose of before tribunal claims were lodged.
  • Providing strategic global employment and tax support to Logicalis International Ltd in all jurisdictions where it does not have a presence.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ramez Moussa

Other key lawyers

Charlie Frost, Joanna Galbraith, Sophie Copson, Sarah Wilkinson