DLA Piper‘s employment team offers clients a range of advice, and is well-regarded for delivering on large national and international restructuring and reorganisation matters. Further, the practice shows particular strength in handling complex Employment Tribunal litigation, and obtaining injunctive relief in the context of post-employment restraints. Emma Phillips leads the team with extensive experience in transactions, litigation, and cross-border projects. Sandra Wallace bolsters the team's experience, with a practice that revolves around international reorganisation and global employment compliance work. Key support in this area is provided by Lisa Hodgson, who brings significant experience in the consumer goods sector.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent client service, deep bench strength, a highly competent team across all areas of employment law.'
- 'Emma Phillips - superb client service, high level of technical knowledge, very pragmatic and down to earth. Matt Jeavons - TUPE whizz, highly knowledgeable, a very safe pair of hands for any transactional work.'
- ‘Matt Jeavons - an excellent employment lawyer. Technically excellent but with great commercial acumen, very personable and goes above and beyond for his clients. An absolute pleasure to work with. He takes real pride in his work and provides an exceptional service.’
Key clients
- C & J Clark International Limited
- RCI Europe
- Prologis
- London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
- Aptiv plc
- Madison Logic, Inc
- Lomondo Limited
- Sodexo
- National Grid
- Dignity plc
- Parfums Christian Dior
- Valentino
- Superdry
- Louise Vuitton Moet Hennessy
- Shure UK
- Crawford & Company
- Hilton Hotels
- Boparan Limited
- Synopsys, Inc.
- Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Work highlights
Represented Clarks in tribunal litigation pursued by a senior executive who resided and was employed in Vietnam.
Advised on the employment aspects of a construction client's proposed acquisition of the target business.
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Practice head
Emma Phillips
Other key lawyers
Sandra Wallace; Lisa Hodgson; Matt Jeavons