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The team is known for advising premium major corporates and professional service firms as well as managing complex senior executive exits and severance negotiations, with a sector focused approach. This allows for the team to be commercial as well as legal advisers. The department was recently commended for its work in The Times survey of Best Legal Firms 2020.
The group have a number of high profile clients including Leon, Ivy Collection, Brasserie Blanc, Nike, Pearson, Wagamama, Hotel Chocolat, Leicester City, Parkson Mobile and Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe.
Key areas of focus in proactively supporting these clients include:
• Gender Pay Reporting: The team continues to provide broad-ranging help to clients; from an assessment of current pay structures to decide whether there are any potential equal pay issues; to the provision of a job evaluation scheme report.
• Gig Economy: The Government is taking steps to address employment and self-employment status, but it is not simple or quick. The team keeps clients abreast of updates/changes and were approached by high profile media trades, such as the BBC, to discuss the issue.
• Diversity and Inclusion: the team continues to offer training and advice in relation to diversity and inclusion and this year welcomed leading neurodiversity expert Daniel Aherne for a client seminar on recognising and maximising the talents of a neuro-diverse workforce.
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Charles Russell Speechlys advised Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE) in their defence of a claim by Mowe Saha, an accountant at SIEE for
equal pay, sex and race discrimination and unfair dismissal.
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At Charles Russell Speechlys, expertise was available at all levels.
The firm's lawyers are good at getting into the detail and keeping on top of complex matters.
The team are calm, considered and always pushing actively for the best support and outcome for me.
At Charles Russell Speechlys, expertise was available at all levels.
The firm's lawyers are good at getting into the detail and keeping on top of complex matters.
The team are calm, considered and always pushing actively for the best support and outcome for me.
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Nick Hurley is extremely proficient whilst remaining compassionate. He is a great lawyer to have in your corner.
Nick Hurley is knowledgeable and takes the time for his clients.
Not only is Nick very commercial and a great flexible thinker, he is also well attuned to the emotional side of such mandates. He is trustworthy, shows excellent judgement, and has a calm demeanor.
Michael Powner is a trusted adviser and very responsive.
He is a vital partner to our business, with a fantastic legal mind, and is always up to date. Mike Powner is a brilliant lawyer.
Michael is a great lawyer.