Employment: Employer

DAC Beachcroft has a sizeable employment team that works with clients on contentious and non-contentious matters, including both strategic and business-as-usual advice for large financial institutions and clients in the insurance industry. The firm is regularly instructed on complex employment work relating to industrial relations and internal investigations. It is also recognised for its continued expertise in relation to healthcare and the public sector. The firm offers additional expertise in regulatory employment matters, including the SMCR.

"The team is able to provide advice on a wide range of complex issues and are very proactive and reactive when necessary."

"They are highly responsive and we are confident that we can reach them with difficult queries at short notice."

"The lawyers at DAC Beachcroft are always very responsive and helpful."

"The team are able to provide robust and commercial solutions and you can always get a response quickly."

DAC Beachcroft ran five reorganisation projects for Trellix involving the dismissal of 250 employees across four continents.

Khurram Shamsee is a partner at DAC Beachcroft, where he heads the London employment offering. He is relied upon by a number of major financial services clients seeking employment advice on sensitive matters. Shasmsee is sought after for his expertise in handling discrimination claims, whistle-blowing and senior-level exits, among other areas. "He is highly knowledgeable and provides pragmatic, commercial advice. He is adept in dealing with sensitive, complex matters." "He is hyper commercial and really clear and approachable. Khurram is a pleasure to work with and he is always available."

DAC Beachcroft partner Nick Chronias has a broad employment practice and is a go-to lawyer for trade union issues. He is known to be a leader in matters relating to industrial action and collective agreements, with particular expertise pertaining to healthcare and the NHS. "Nick is a very good employment lawyer." "He is an industrial action specialist and has very specific knowledge and expertise. Nick does the full sweep and is a seasoned professional."

Udara Ranasinghe is highly regarded for his healthcare-focused employment practice. His clients include both private healthcare providers and NHS trusts. "He takes the time to understand the issues and business needs and shows a genuine interest." "He is absolutely fantastic, he makes astute, pragmatic decisions, is very intelligent, very hardworking and will have the answer to employment related questions."

As a partner at DAC Beachcroft, David Sims stands out for his high-quality representation of clients in the financial services market. He also has experience advising on sensitive investigation matters. "David is a superb employment lawyer."

David Speakman is head of the investigations practice at DAC Beachcroft. He handles sensitive matters for clients, including disciplinary procedures and internal investigations. "He balances complex employment matters with commercial reality and does so with a friendly, approachable manner." "He is an excellent advisor to our business. A commercially-focused and practical lawyer."

Georgina Rowley counsels a portfolio of household-name clients on their critical employment work, encompassing cross-border advisory matters and litigation. She also leads the DAC Beachcroft women's network. "Georgina has a practical approach. She understands our company ethos and is always able provide commercial solutions." "She is just an excellent employment lawyer."

Kate Galloway is a legal director at DAC Beachcroft. She is commended for her advice to clients in regulated sectors, most notably in the financial services market.

Rose Jakeman is a senior associate at DAC Beachcroft who stands out for her work for large corporate clients, especially those operating in the financial services sector. She regularly assists these clients with employment disputes and internal investigations.