Employment: Senior Executive
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(020) 7933 9133Chambers Review
CM Murray is a leading senior executives-focused firm with notable expertise in whistle-blowing, discrimination claims, and restrictive covenants and their enforcement. The firm acts for clients from a range of sectors including technology and financial services. It also has expertise in dealing with cross-border employment law issues, drawing upon its extensive network of legal partners across Europe.
Strengths
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"The team always provided informative, elaborate and detailed answers."
"CM Murray provide a first-class service and are very responsive."
"The seamless coordination among team members, coupled with their utmost respect and efficiency, truly sets the standard for legal assistance."
"The team always provided informative, elaborate and detailed answers."
"CM Murray provide a first-class service and are very responsive."
"The seamless coordination among team members, coupled with their utmost respect and efficiency, truly sets the standard for legal assistance."
Notable Practitioners
Clare Murray is the managing partner of CM Murray. She wins widespread acclaim for her work representing senior executives and equity partners in complex employment disputes.
"She is a superb lawyer. Clare is a top strategist who commands the room."
"Clare is the consummate professional."
Beth Hale is a partner at CM Murray and also acts as general counsel for the firm. She is best known for advising senior employees in the financial services sector on discrimination and harassment claims. Hale also works with clients facing disciplinary procedures and investigations.
"She was very creative in terms of thinking up ways to get the case done."
"She was very knowledgeable with an approachable and reassuring presence."
"Beth was excellent, very calm and logical."
Senior partner at CM Murray, Sarah Chilton is recognised for her work representing individuals in investigations and disciplinary proceedings. She regularly advises clients on restrictive covenants.
"She is level headed, sensible but also pragmatic and focused."
"Sarah Chilton is an exceptionally talented and gifted lawyer and communicator. Clients who use her are in the safest of hands."
"She is very experienced and gives us a lot of confidence."
Emma Bartlett expertly advises clients from a range of sectors including professional and financial services and academia. She has considerable experience representing her clients in grievance investigations and exits.
"Emma knows her subject matter inside out and gives very clear, pragmatic and strategic advice."
"She's an excellent lawyer who totally knows her field and is very sensitive in dealing with a difficult situation."
"Emma always took on board my thoughts and feelings, helping me to navigate the law as well as my emotions."
Merrill April is a partner at CM Murray, where she is noted for her work advising employers. She has expertise in handling matters including senior-level departures and day-to-day HR matters.
"She is well-rounded and experienced. It is a pleasure to work with her and I feel I am in safe hands."
"Merrill is a fantastic lawyer with great technical and commercial acumen. She is a joy to work with."
"She has always been available, flexible and provided very well-informed advice."
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