Employment: Employer
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
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(020) 7247 2277About
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We are recognised leaders in the delivery of HR legal services and we support multinational companies across the globe in relation to all ‘people’ issues that they face. We co-ordinate with a global network of lawyers where appropriate in order to offer integrated solutions to all of our clients' employment issues.
Our experienced practices across the UK, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific have a long track record of advising both local and international businesses on the full spectrum of HR issues. Those include managing redundancy and restructuring programmes, complex disciplinary and grievance procedures, contentious and sensitive employee exits, trade union issues, employment aspects of corporate transactions, pensions and all immigration issues.
In the UK, we also represent our clients in Employment Tribunal litigation, acting on their behalf in claims such as those for unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and equal pay, as well as running high value and fast-paced High Court litigation in relation to team moves and contractual disputes.
We act for clients across a wide range of sectors, including insurance, professional services, transportation, retail and consumer, and technology media and telecommunications.
Chambers Review
Clyde & Co is well known for helping insurance clients and financial services institutions with a full range of employment law issues, including regularly advising on team moves. It is able to leverage its international footprint to advise on multi-jurisdictional work. The firm demonstrates notable experience in handling contentious matters. It also has the capability to provide advice on large-scale corporate transactions.
Strengths
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"The team's advice is always clear, thorough and pragmatic."
"They are always available to help in resolving complex issues."
"We are continually impressed by the fact the firm has its finger on the pulse and the team is well-informed and current with developments in the UK."
"The team's advice is always clear, thorough and pragmatic."
"They are always available to help in resolving complex issues."
"We are continually impressed by the fact the firm has its finger on the pulse and the team is well-informed and current with developments in the UK."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Urquhart acts on behalf of corporations and individuals in High Court employment litigation issues.
"He takes a firm approach to get what the client needs."
Chris Holme is chair of the UK region at Clyde & Co. He regularly advises employers on all manner of employment issues including claims of harassment, whistle-blowing and discrimination. Holme is well versed in assisting clients in the financial services and professional services sectors.
"He is an excellent technical lawyer and also very pragmatic."
"An excellent pragmatic employment lawyer who is focused on the outcome."
James Major regularly advises clients in the retail, insurance, education and publishing sectors. He is experienced in tribunal and High Court claims.
Head of the UK employment team at Clyde & Co, Robert Hill is regularly called upon by employers to handle disputes relating to whistle-blowing, discrimination and unfair dismissal. He is experienced in employment tribunal and High Court litigation.
"Robert is the go-to expert on all TUPE matters."
"He is excellent with strong analytical and client management skills."
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