Department profile
BCLP

Employment

Global Guide 2026 : UK


BCLP

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Employment - UK

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has a respected employment practice that is home to a series of talented practitioners. The firm's strong litigation work is coupled with day-to-day employment advice. It provides a wealth of experience acting for large multinational banking clients, law firms and retail sector clients. Its global footprint lends itself to deft handling of multi-jurisdictional matters.

Work Highlights

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  • BCLP advised Stifel in regards to the employment aspects of the client's high-value acquisition of Bryan, Garnier & Co.

Strengths

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  • The team delivers a personalised service and has a deep understanding of our needs.

    Employment respondentGlobal
  • It is a firm that has taken the time to understand our business so that it can give supporting advice that truly aligns with both our values and commercial objectives.

    Employment respondentGlobal
  • BCLP are adept at working across disciplines to ensure clients have the right advice.

    Employment respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Rebecca Harding-Hill
    Band 1Rebecca Harding-Hill

    Rebecca Harding-Hill

    Rebecca Harding-Hill is a BCLP partner who offers marked experience representing clients in domestic and international employment disputes. She is adept at handling matters spanning team moves and the defence of discrimination claims.
    • Rebecca consistently, in fact without fail, offers sensible, pragmatic advice on complex matters.

      Employment respondentGlobal
    • Her experience and attention to detail never fails to amaze.

      Employment respondentGlobal
    • She has a wonderful calm about her which instils real confidence in any moment of pressure, and this really comes through when she is talking to non-lawyers in the business.

      Employment respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Lisa Mayhew
    Band 3Lisa Mayhew

    Lisa Mayhew

    Lisa Mayhew demonstrates notable expertise in the representation of major financial sector clients across the full spectrum of employment work.

  • Band 5Catherine Turner
    Band 5Catherine Turner

    Catherine Turner

    Catherine Turner assists employers with the full range of employment matters with a focus on complex litigation matters, particularly discrimination, whistle-blowing claims and injunctions. She is well regarded for advising clients in the financial services sector.
  • Up and ComingKatherine Pope
    Up and ComingKatherine Pope

    Katherine Pope

    Katherine Pope regularly acts for clients in the financial services sector. She has experience handling discrimination and harassment claims.

    • Katherine is really exceptional. She is a very good lawyer, conscientious, has client interests at heart, is practical and can really see the wood from the trees.

      Employment respondentGlobal
    • Katherine is an exceptional lawyer who tailors the service provided to my exact requirements.

      Employment respondentGlobal
    • Katherine is a fantastic lawyer. She goes above and beyond in her service delivery, has an incredible eye for detail and is extremely experienced in all aspects of employment law.

      Employment respondentGlobal

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