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Employment - UK

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Charles Russell Speechlys provides expert employment advice to corporate groups and has particular experience handling severance negotiations, complicated exits and the employment aspects of large corporate transactions. The firm serves a broad range of clients including notable work for retail and sports organisations. It also has experience working with employers and senior individuals from the financial services sector.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

Strengths

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The team are calm, considered and always pushing actively for the best support and outcome for me.

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The firm's lawyers are good at getting into the detail and keeping on top of complex matters.

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At Charles Russell Speechlys, expertise is available at all levels.

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Powner
5
Band 5
Michael Powner is a partner at Charles Russell Speechlys who regularly provides transactional employment support to clients from a range of industries, often handling matters involving cross-border elements. He is experienced in advising on dismissals and the employment aspects of M&A.

Michael is a great lawyer.

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 Powner is a trusted adviser and very responsive.

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5
Nick Hurley
5
Band 5
Head of the employment group at Charles Russell Speechlys, Nick Hurley handles a full range of employment matters including disputes in the Employment Tribunal and the High Court. He also regularly leads on non-contentious work including restructurings and TUPE transfers.

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.

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Michael Powner
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