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Law firm specialised in Employment & Pensions - CMS in the UK
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CMS has a highly experienced team offering advice across all aspects of employment law. The firm has notable disputes expertise, particularly in relation to restrictive covenants and employment tribunal representation. It also advises on the employment aspects of corporate transactions, with the ability to assist large international corporations on issues across multiple jurisdictions. The firm works for a broad client base that includes groups in the media, technology and financial services sectors.
Work Highlights
- CMS acted for Pendragonon the £367 million class 1 disposal of its automotive business, advising on all employment law aspects of the deal.
Strengths
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"Their consistent willingness to adapt and provide supportive solutions underscores their commitment to partnership and client satisfaction."
"They are extremely quick to respond and give sound, practical advice."
"Their advice demonstrates a high level of attention to detail overlaid with an astute strategic overview."
"Their consistent willingness to adapt and provide supportive solutions underscores their commitment to partnership and client satisfaction."
"They are extremely quick to respond and give sound, practical advice."
"Their advice demonstrates a high level of attention to detail overlaid with an astute strategic overview."
Notable Practitioners
Catherine Taylor demonstrates a wealth of experience handling contentious and non-contentious employment matters, both domestically and internationally. She is well versed in handling whistle-blowing, discrimination and dismissal claims, as well as complex employee competition cases.
"She knows our business well and is highly responsive, commercial and strategic."
"She is very conscientious, thorough and really thinks through the risk and details."
"Catherine has provided us with excellent support on a range of employment issues, including those with international elements."
Melanie Lane is co-head of the employment team at CMS. She advises clients from sectors including technology, retail and media on the full range of employment matters, both contentious and advisory. Lane is widely esteemed for her deep knowledge of TUPE.
"She is just a brilliant employment lawyer. She's super pragmatic, very effective and very commercial."
"Melanie is great with clients and has extraordinary experience and knowledge."
Hannah Netherton is a partner in the employment and pensions team at CMS. She is known for her work handling employment matters in the media and entertainment sector.
"Hannah is extremely responsive and adds a level of strategic nous and commercial insight to the matters that she oversees."
Steven Cochrane has a broad employment practice that sees him advising on contentious and advisory matters, as well as sensitive internal investigations. His clients include those in the financial services, technology and consumer goods sectors. Cochrane has particular expertise in handling matters with complex regulatory aspects.
"I don't have enough words to describe how brilliant Steven is. He is knowledgeable, commercial, sensible, practical and extremely responsive."
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