CMS is 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.

"They provided really good advice which has been commercial."

"The employment team are very invested in the businesses they support and go out of their way to understand how each business works. Anna Cope and her team are extremely responsive; they always get back to you in a very timely manner and are always understanding of the urgency in timelines."

"Their advice on complex matters is first-rate. They are able to break down the legal issues to allow us to focus on practical, commercial issues. What has also impressed me is the fact that they don't sit on the fence."

"The team is well trained and efficient across the board. The service level and responsiveness is of a great standard."

CMS advised MetLife on the employment aspects of the sale of its operations in Poland and Greece to NN Group.

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. "Catherine Taylor is very experienced and client-focused. She is very pragmatic and provides commercially astute advice." "Catherine is always responsive and very knowledgeable."

Melanie Lane advises clients from sectors including technology, retail and media on the full range of employment matters, both contentious and advisory. She is widely esteemed for her deep knowledge of TUPE. "Melanie is an outstanding adviser. She is efficient, very knowledgeable and therefore provides sound and pragmatic advice. She quickly absorbs and understands key issues in disputes. She has a good tactical mind." "Melanie is great fun to work with and couldn't know her clients better. She is good at tribunal and whistle-blowing claims and puts everyone she works with at ease."