Employment
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
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(020) 7606 8855Chambers Review
Addleshaw Goddard has an established employment law practice with significant expertise in assisting financial services and retail clients, among others. The firm is experienced in handling challenging litigation in both the High Court and employment tribunals. The department assists clients with defending whistle-blowing claims and with conducting workplace investigations. It is also well equipped to advise on day-to-day and general HR matters, as well as the employment aspects of transactions, including those with multi-jurisdictional elements.
Work Highlights
- Addleshaw Goddard advised William Hill on large-scale restructuring across its shops and strategic projects.
Strengths
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"Addleshaw Goddard have a great grasp of our business and how it works, meaning they can always find solutions that work for us and the complex situations that crop up."
"They are very good at advising when things aren't so black and white."
"The team at Addleshaw are always available with very fast response times. They provide us with measured and commercial advice which understands the business side of things."
"They are extremely diligent and hugely competent in the work they do."
"Addleshaw Goddard have a great grasp of our business and how it works, meaning they can always find solutions that work for us and the complex situations that crop up."
"They are very good at advising when things aren't so black and white."
"The team at Addleshaw are always available with very fast response times. They provide us with measured and commercial advice which understands the business side of things."
"They are extremely diligent and hugely competent in the work they do."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Yeomans is a partner at Addleshaw Goddard noted for his ability to handle a broad range of employment work. He routinely advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters for employers from industries including financial services and retail.
"Richard is always available, commercially minded and easy to discuss complex topics with because he always has a view of the market."
"He is a partner who gives a real personal service to his clients."
"Richard is personable, professional, commercially aware and considered. He always gives well thought out advice that works for our business and is super responsive. We couldn't be happier with the service we're getting from Richard."
Head of the employment group at Addleshaw Goddard, Michael Leftley is regularly called upon by clients from an array of industry sectors to handle all forms of employment disputes. He is proficient in advising on whistle-blowing and discrimination claims.
"Michael is an understated but extremely effective practitioner."
Sarah Harrop is a partner at Addleshaw Goddard who is adept at advising on disputes, as well as the employment aspects of corporate transactions. She is sought after for her expertise in matters ranging from discrimination claims to TUPE.
"Sarah is very committed, available and pragmatic. She makes sure we do the right things that also make commercial sense."