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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Employment

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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Rankings

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Employment - UK

Band 5

What the Team is Known For
Ashurst is a strong choice for domestic and international transactional support matters. The firm has particular expertise in the financial services sector. It is also called upon to handle grievances, misconduct and other employee-related matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst represented Volac in connection with the sale of two of the client's businesses to Arla Foods. This was a large-scale, cross-border matter.

Strengths

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  • The team are able to adapt their strategy quickly and respond effectively to a changing situation.

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  • They are responsive, user-friendly and invested in learning our business.

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  • Excellent advice was provided by the lawyers at Ashurst and a good understanding of our business requirements was shown.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Ornstein
    Daniel Ornstein

    Daniel Ornstein

    Daniel Ornstein has standout knowledge of the employment issues affecting the asset management industry and is regularly sought out by fund managers.

    • He's a very good employment practitioner.

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  • Crowley Woodford
    Crowley Woodford

    Crowley Woodford

    Crowley Woodford heads the European employment practice at Ashurst. He is highly experienced in handling TUPE, senior-level exits and whistle-blowing claims. Woodford is sought after for his knowledge of the SMCR.

    • He's extremely knowledgeable and provides very clear, prompt and commercial advice.

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    • He's a strong partner.

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  • Ruth Buchanan
    Ruth Buchanan

    Ruth Buchanan

    Ruth Buchanan is a partner at Ashurst who advises clients across the financial services, infrastructure and retail sectors. She is adept at handling both transactional and investigatory matters.

    • Ruth is an excellent support to us and a great external partner.

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    • She brings calm and gets things done.

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    • The service that Ruth has provided has been excellent.

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  • Hannah Martin
    Hannah Martin

    Hannah Martin

    Hannah Martin is a senior associate at Ashurst who ably supports corporates with the employment aspects of transactional mandates.

    • She is a strong employment lawyer.

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    • Hannah provides very good and thorough advice.

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