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Clifford Chance LLP

Employment

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Employment - UK

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Clifford Chance houses a strong employment practice that is well known for advising high-profile corporate clients and financial institutions. It is adept at handling complex employment issues arising from large-scale transactions, employment litigation and investigations. The firm also provides advice on issues such as dismissals, whistle-blowing and senior exits. The firm's capabilities extend to matters with cross-border elements.
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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Virgin Money in regards to the employment aspects of the client's acquisition by Nationwide Building Society.

Strengths

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  • The team know how to continue to balance commerciality and pragmatism with legal expertise.

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • They've got a really strong team.

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • The team gives holistic pragmatic advice and offers creative solutions.

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • I think they work extremely hard, are extremely contactable and extremely responsive.

    Employment respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alistair Woodland
    Alistair Woodland

    Alistair Woodland

    Global co-head of employment at Clifford Chance, Alistair Woodland frequently advises major employers, particularly financial institutions, on all aspects of employment law. He is recognised for the depth of his knowledge on the SMCR.

    • He's extremely strategic and very good on his feet when explaining legal positions.

      Employment respondentGlobal
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  • Chinwe Odimba-Chapman
    Chinwe Odimba-Chapman

    Chinwe Odimba-Chapman

    Chinwe Odimba-Chapman is adept at assisting high-profile corporates, as well as clients in the financial services sector, on the full range of matters that they face as employers. She is the firm's global partner for people and talent, as well as a key member of the firm's Race Equality And Celebrating Heritage initiative.

    • She's incredibly professional and very intelligent and good with clients and obviously a really strong lawyer.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Chinwe Odimba-Chapman is one of the best partners at any firm we have worked with. She is truly excellent.

      Employment respondentGlobal
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  • Alastair Windass
    Alastair Windass

    Alastair Windass

    Alastair Windass is a partner at Clifford Chance with an impressive reputation in the employment market. He predominantly acts for corporate clients requiring employment advice on everything from transactions to employee grievances.

    • Anita is super knowledge on a broad range of employment matters and provides sophisticated, holistic and commercial advice.

      Employment respondentGlobal
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