DLA Piper handles complex and sensitive employment matters for major domestic and international clients, with a particular focus on the technology, retail, and manufacturing sectors. The team regularly advises on whistleblowing issues, restructurings, senior exits and cross-border outsourcing work, often in matters involving reputational risk and multi-jurisdictional coordination. Jane Hannon, who leads the UK-wide practice, is known for her work on worker status issues and diversity-related advice, while Emma Mills has expertise in TUPE, minimum wage and transactional support. Legal director Chris Baker plays a key role in the team, particularly regarding large-scale restructurings and insolvency-related employment work.
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‘Excellent client service striking the right balance between commerciality and legal advice.’
‘Superb technical advice and knowledge and a genuine understanding of our business.’
‘From the very beginning, DLA took the time to understand our specific needs and tailored their services accordingly. This ensured that the solutions provided are not only effective but also perfectly aligned with our business goals.'
'Jane Hannon has been instrumental in fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring that all team members are aligned and informed. Jane has been exceptional in ensuring that the solutions provided are perfectly aligned with our business goals.'
‘The team is outstanding particularly when it comes to quality of advice, communication and turnaround time. They are always willing and able to help and prioritise our advice requests.'
Key clients
- BNY Mellon
- Currys plc
- G.Network Communications
- Mortgage Advice Bureau
- Mozilla
- Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
- Packfleet
- Persimmon Homes
- Ramboll UK
- Retailnext Inc.
- Sellafield Limited
- Shiseido UK
- Uber BV
- World Courier Management
Work highlights
Advised a global pharmaceutical logistics company on an update to its global employee bonus plans in over 40 jurisdictions.
Advised a global software company on a significant reduction in its global headcount across 15 countries.
Represented an international financial services company in relation to an Employment Tribunal claim involving allegations of harassment on multiple protected grounds including race, religion and sexual orientation.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Jane Hannon; Emma Mills
Other key lawyers
Chris Baker